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# P4 API for C/C++ Documentation

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The Helix C/C++ API enables a software developer to create applications that interact with Helix Core Server. Be sure to also read the code in the API's header and C files. Interfaces for Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, PHP, and other languages are available from the download page for Helix Core APIs.

### Overview

Learn the architecture and requirements for the API.

### Developer notes for P4API

Learn about new features and enhancements.

### Compiling and linking P4 Server applications

Learn how to build your application.

### Public Methods Reference

Learn how to use the methods of each class.

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