> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xano.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Working with Data

> Learn how to use, transform, and manipulate data in Xano

Working with data in Xano is a fundamental part of building any application. Xano provides a variety of tools and features to help you work with data, including variables, dot notation, and environment variables.

If you're just starting out, we recommend you read through each of these pages in order.

<Card title="Variables" icon="square-root-variable" horizontal href="/building/logic/working-with-data/variables">
  Learn how to use variables to store and retrieve data in Xano
</Card>

<Card title="Environment Variables" icon="key" horizontal href="/building/logic/working-with-data/environment-variables">
  Learn how to use environment variables to store and retrieve data in Xano
</Card>

<Card title="Dot Notation" icon="bullseye" horizontal href="/building/logic/working-with-data/dot-notation">
  Learn how to use dot notation to target specific pieces of data in Xano
</Card>