> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.ohie.org/arch-spec/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.ohie.org/arch-spec/main-1/get-started.md).

# How to use the Specification

The following are some recommendations on how the OpenHIE Architecture Specification can be used.

| User                       | Recommended Uses                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| Implementation Team        | <ul><li>Use the <a href="/arch-spec/main-1/openhie-component-specifications-1.md">Component Specification</a> to help in determining business requirements needed to support software selection or development</li><li>Use the <a href="/arch-spec/main-1/introduction.md">Workflow Specification</a> to find best practices for data exchange and standards that are recommended </li><li>Contribute additions and changes based upon experience and needs</li></ul>      |
| Software Development Teams | <p></p><ul><li>Use the <a href="/arch-spec/main-1/openhie-component-specifications-1.md">Component Specification</a> to help determining business requirements to consider in developing the software</li><li>Use the <a href="/arch-spec/main-1/introduction.md">Workflow Specification</a> to find standards to support </li><li>Contribute additions and changes based upon experience and needs</li></ul>                                                              |
| Ministries of Health       | <ul><li>Reference the <a href="/arch-spec/main-1/architecture-specification.md">OpenHIE Architecture Specification</a> and version number in architecture standards or requirements documents as appropriate</li><li>Use the Architecture Specification, the Component Specification and / or the Workflow Specification in designing project or country architecture as appropriate.  </li><li>Contribute additions and changes based upon experience and needs</li></ul> |

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