# Introduction to Automation

- [CDB and YANG](/guides/nso-6.3/development/introduction-to-automation/cdb-and-yang.md): Learn how NSO keeps a record of its managed devices using CDB.
- [Basic Automation with Python](/guides/nso-6.3/development/introduction-to-automation/basic-automation-with-python.md): Implement basic automation with Python.
- [Develop a Simple Service](/guides/nso-6.3/development/introduction-to-automation/creating-a-service.md): Get started with service development using a simple example.
- [Applications in NSO](/guides/nso-6.3/development/introduction-to-automation/applications-in-nso.md): Build your own applications in NSO.
- [Develop and Deploy a Nano Service](/guides/nso-6.3/development/introduction-to-automation/develop-and-deploy-a-nano-service.md): Develop and deploy a nano service using a guided example.