# Core Concepts

This section covers the fundamental concepts you need to understand to use Tressi effectively, from the underlying methodology to interpreting results.

- [Methodology](./01-methodology.md): Understand the targeted testing philosophy.
- [Configuration](./02-configuration.md): Detailed guide on how to define your load tests using JSON.
- [Lifecycle Management](./03-execution-lifecycle.md): Understand the technical stages of a Tressi test run.
- [Interpreting Results](./04-interpreting-results.md): Understand the metrics and charts generated by Tressi.

## Next Section

- [Advanced](../03-advanced/index.md): Explore advanced features like early exit criteria and automated pipelines.