# Backend

First read the [backend style guide](/contribute/backend/style-guide.md)
to get a sense for how we work to ensure that the Grafana codebase is
consistent and accessible. The rest of the backend contributor
documentation is more relevant to reviewers and contributors looking to
make larger changes.

For anyone reviewing code for Grafana's backend, a basic understanding
of content of the following files is expected:

- [Currently recommended practices](/contribute/backend/recommended-practices.md)
- [Services](/contribute/backend/services.md)
- [Communication](/contribute/backend/communication.md)
- [Database](/contribute/backend/database.md)
- [HTTP API](/pkg/api/README.md)

Reviewers who review large changes should additionally make a habit out
of familiarizing themselves with the content of
[/contribute/backend](/contribute/backend) from time to time.

## Dependency management

Refer to [UPGRADING_DEPENDENCIES.md](https://github.com/grafana/grafana/blob/main/UPGRADING_DEPENDENCIES.md).