# Guides

- [Quick Start](https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/guides/quick-start.md): Everything you need to begin building with SMX API.
- [Integration Requirements](https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/guides/integration-requirements.md): Technical standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements that apply across all SMX API components.
- [Testing and Certification](https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/guides/testing-and-certification.md): Test your SMX integration and confirm readiness before going live with SiteMinder.
- [Error Handling](https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/guides/error-handling.md): Learn how to handle and return error messages when using the SiteMinder Exchange API, including expected formats, retry strategies, and response codes.
- [API Overview](https://developer.siteminder.com/smx-api/guides/api-overview.md): Use this page to understand what each SMX API component does and what data it handles.


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