# Concepts

Understand the ideas behind dcupl and how its components work together.

- [Architecture](/learn/concepts/architecture) — Understand how the SDK, Console, and workflows fit together.
- [Data flow](/learn/concepts/data-flow) — Follow data from source to query result through the dcupl pipeline.
- [Glossary](/learn/concepts/glossary) — Definitions of dcupl-specific terms and concepts.
- [dcupl vs alternatives](/learn/concepts/dcupl-vs-alternatives) — Compare dcupl with alternative data solutions and understand when to choose each approach.