.. _user-guide-cpp-intro:

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Introduction
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This C++ user guide will provide a high-level overview of Tracktable's C++ API, the functionality
contained within it as well as some examples. Full-fledged examples can be found
on the :ref:`C++ Examples Page <Tracktable_Examples>`. For more in depth descriptions of individual classes and
data structures you will need to refer to the :ref:`C++ API Reference Documentation <tracktable_api_label>`.


This user guide will cover:

    * Basic Tracktable classes
    * Basic Tracktable operations
    * Input and output functionality