> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://stampit.js.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://stampit.js.org/essentials.md).

# Essentials

- [What is a Stamp](https://stampit.js.org/essentials/what-is-a-stamp.md)
- [Installation](https://stampit.js.org/essentials/installation.md)
- [Specification](https://stampit.js.org/essentials/specification.md)
- [Merging algorithm](https://stampit.js.org/essentials/specification/merging-algorithm.md)
- [Object creation internals](https://stampit.js.org/essentials/specification/object-creation-internals.md)
- [FAQ](https://stampit.js.org/essentials/faq.md)