> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://directed-eu.gitbook.io/data-fabric-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://directed-eu.gitbook.io/data-fabric-manual/readme.md).

# GETTING STARTED: DATA FABRIC OVERVIEW

## Welcome to the DIRECTED Project Data Fabric Platform

In this Gitbook, you will find information on how to set-up and manage the platform, develop and implement features, as well as how to use features in a fully set-up instance of the Data Fabric platform.

The section on [REAL WORLD LABS](/data-fabric-manual/real-world-labs/overview.md) provides the user with concrete examples of Data Fabric features and use cases implemented for the specific region. This section also includes **Interoperability Fact Sheets** to guide users through Data Fabric workflows. The tiles below provide links to each of the Real World Labs sections in this manual.

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| [![RWL1](/files/kcLtVUtDZKuP2aMlIEjW)](/data-fabric-manual/real-world-labs/rwl-1-region-of-eastern-denmark.md) | [![RWL2](/files/BvhbAODbzMg6nKFrc2N0)](/data-fabric-manual/real-world-labs/rwl-2-emilia-romagna-region-italy.md) |
|       [![RWL3](/files/nMBeGlkuhXz9276ZmINz)](/data-fabric-manual/real-world-labs/rwl-3-danube-region.md)       |  [![RWL4](/files/nUnCHuHJ8KM02ErdGokt)](/data-fabric-manual/real-world-labs/rwl-4-rhine-erft-region-germany.md)  |