# Documentation

URL: /pounce/docs/
Section: docs
Description: Documentation for running, deploying, and tuning the Pounce Python ASGI server

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## Learn Pounce

Pounce is a Python ASGI server for deployments, streaming workloads, and
free-threaded Python. Start with installation, then move into deployment, protocol
support, and migration guides.

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:::{card} Get Started
:icon: rocket
:link: ./get-started/
Install Pounce and serve your first ASGI app in minutes.
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:::{card} Protocols
:icon: globe
:link: ./protocols/
HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, WebSocket, and HTTP/3 — how each protocol layer works.
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:::{card} Configuration
:icon: sliders
:link: ./configuration/
ServerConfig, CLI options, TLS setup, and tuning parameters.
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:::{card} Deployment
:icon: server
:link: ./deployment/
Workers, compression, production hardening, and scaling.
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::::{card} Migrate from Uvicorn
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:link: ./tutorials/migrate-from-uvicorn
Switch from Uvicorn with minimal CLI and deployment changes.
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## Go Deeper

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:::{card} About
:icon: info
:link: ./about/
Architecture, performance, thread safety, and comparisons.
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:::{card} Extending
:icon: puzzle
:link: ./extending/
ASGI bridge internals, custom protocol handlers.
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:::{card} Tutorials
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:link: ./tutorials/
Step-by-step guides for common workflows and migrations.
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:::{card} Reference
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:link: ./reference/
Complete API reference, error codes, and configuration fields.
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## Troubleshooting

Having issues? Check the [[docs/troubleshooting|troubleshooting guide]] for common problems and solutions.