*************** Advanced Topics *************** .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 1 :hidden: backgroundtasks observation_module custom_code scripts :doc:`Background Tasks ` - Learn how to set up an asynchronous task library to handle long running and/or concurrent functions. :doc:`Building a TOM Observation Facility Module ` - Learn to build a module which will allow your TOM to submit observation requests to observatories. :doc:`Running Custom Code Hooks ` - Learn how to run your own scripts when certain actions happen within your TOM (for example, an observation completes). :doc:`Scripting your TOM with Jupyter Notebooks ` - Use a Jupyter notebook (or just a python console/scripts) to interact directly with your TOM.