> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bestway.com.ua/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bestway.com.ua/foundational-knowledge.md).

# Foundational Knowledge

This section outlines the fundamentals of working with resources in games powered by the Gem RTS engine.\
The presented materials explain the basic principles of resource architecture and form a foundation for further study of development and modding systems.<br>

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