# Explanations

Understand the concepts and theory behind AIRSS and airsspy.

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:::{grid-item-card} AIRSS Overview
:link: airss-overview
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Learn about AIRSS (Ab initio Random Structure Searching) and its applications.
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:::{grid-item-card} Seed Concept
:link: seed-concept
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Understand what seed files are and how they control structure generation.
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:::{grid-item-card} Buildcell Parameters
:link: buildcell-parameters
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Complete reference for all buildcell generation parameters and tags.
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## About Explanations

These guides provide deeper understanding of AIRSS concepts and how airsspy works. They complement the task-oriented [How-To Guides](../how-to/index.md) and hands-on [Getting Started](../getting-started/index.md) tutorials.

## Related Resources

- **[Getting Started](../getting-started/index.md)** - Learn airsspy basics
- **[How-To Guides](../how-to/index.md)** - Task-oriented guides
- **[API Reference](../reference/index.md)** - Detailed API documentation