# Introduction

iSHARE Trust Framework was developed to improve data exchange between parties. The underlying assumption is that if data can flow in a controlled and efficient way, it will lead to efficient use of infrastructure, less carbon emissions and more competitiveness. iSHARE focuses on three aspects (Identification, Authentication, and Authorisation) as they are considered indispensable in any communication between parties.  The iSHARE Trust Framework is used for identification, authentication and authorisation based on OAuth and OpenID Connect standards. The iSHARE Trust Framework facilitates data spaces to organise their governance in addition to IAM and Operational workflows.

For the technical implementation of data spaces, there are specific architectural requirements that need to be fulfilled. They are essential for creating a secure, efficient, and interoperable way to foster growth across various sectors.

### Implement the iSHARE Trust Framework in your data space

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<summary>Learn the Fundamentals</summary>

Start by learning about the fundamentals of [the iSHARE Trust Framework](https://framework.ishare.eu/introduction/goals-and-scope-of-the-ishare-trust-framework) and the [guiding principles](https://framework.ishare.eu/introduction/guiding-principles).

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<summary>Explore Your Role</summary>

[Explore the different roles within the trust framework and the basic M2M and H2M flows](https://framework.ishare.eu/main-aspects-of-the-ishare-trust-framework/key-functionality)

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<summary>Understand the iSHARE Flows </summary>

Navigate the [Developer Portal to familiarise yourself with iSHARE flows. ](https://dev.ishare.eu/introduction/getting-started)

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<summary>Refer to the Open Source Components</summary>

Our open source API specification can referred to in [Swagger](https://app.swaggerhub.com/search?owner=iSHARE).

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<summary>Try the Postman Collections</summary>

Use the [iSHARE Postman collections](https://dev.ishare.eu/reference/postman-collections) to familiarise yourself with data flows and processes.

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<summary>Walkthroughs and Implementation</summary>

Access [walkthrough demos](/apply-ishare/quick-walkthroughs.md) to guide you through various steps in the implementation process, ensuring a smooth and effective setup.

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<summary>Compliance Testing</summary>

To verify compliance of your implementation setup, use our automated API testing environment, [Conformance Test Tool (CTT)](https://dev.ishare.eu/introduction/conformance-test-tool) which helps confirm that your API services meet the required standards.

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<summary>Setting up a test data space</summary>

Deploy a test data space using the resource available in our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/iSHAREScheme/iSHARESatellite) and DSSC based [Dataspace Template](https://template.ishare.eu/).

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<summary>Explore the Trust Body of Knowledge</summary>

For more information on implementing iSHARE, [FAQs](/apply-ishare/technical-faqs.md), [Technical Standards](/apply-ishare/technical-standards.md) and [Test Certificates](/apply-ishare/test-certificate.md) can found in the following sections.

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