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title: "Pigment Basics"
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description: "Discover how to use Pigment Blocks, Dimensions, Transaction Lists, and Views to organize data and create clear, actionable insights."
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.pigment.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Pigment Basics

In this section, you’ll learn the essentials of building your first Application in Pigment.

This introduction walks you through the core building blocks you’ll use to structure and explore your data. You’ll discover how to work with Pigment Blocks, Dimensions, and Transaction Lists, as well as how to use Views to tailor how information is presented, making it easier to interpret and interact with your data.