# Jigsaw introduction

This chapter of Jigsaw documentation is a quick overview of its architecture. It is recommended that you read these documents before proceeding any further.

- Jigsaw architecture is a brief overview of the server's internal. It is meant to include only what is needed to run and configure the server.
- The resource factory is a central piece of Jigsaw whose role is to build resource objects out of existing files or directories. This document provides a brief insight of how this mapping is done.
- The installation page will explain you how to install and run Jigsaw.

Also available are two self-contained documents about:

- The current Jigsaw design rationale.
- Jigsaw performance evaluation.

Anselm Baird-Smith
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