diff --git a/content/pages/platform/box-platform-101.md b/content/pages/platform/box-platform-101.md index 47aff8cc6..ae467744c 100644 --- a/content/pages/platform/box-platform-101.md +++ b/content/pages/platform/box-platform-101.md @@ -9,43 +9,42 @@ rank: 1 ## What is Box -[Box][box] is a cloud-based content management -and file sharing platform that enables -individuals and businesses to store, access, and collaborate on documents and -files from anywhere. It offers features like secure file storage, real-time -collaboration, and integrations with various productivity tools, enhancing team -efficiency and data accessibility. Known for its focus on security and -user-friendly interface, Box is widely used for managing digital assets and -fostering collaboration within organizations. +[Box][box] is a cloud-based content management and file sharing platform that +enables individuals and businesses to store, access, and collaborate on +content from anywhere. Known for its focus on security and user-friendly +interface, Box is widely used for managing digital assets and fostering +collaboration within organizations. +Box [integrates with various productivity tools][integrations], enhancing team +efficiency and data accessibility. ## What is Box Platform -[Box Platform][platform] is a set of tools and APIs offered by Box that -allows developers to integrate and -customize the capabilities of the Box cloud content -management system into their own applications and services. It enables -businesses and developers to build -secure and scalable content-centric applications, -leveraging features like file storage, sharing, and collaboration while -maintaining control over data and access. With Box Platform, developers can -create tailored solutions that enhance productivity and streamline content -management workflows. +[Box Platform][platform] is a set of tools and APIs offered by Box. It +allows developers to integrate and customize the capabilities of the Box cloud +content management system into their own applications and services. +With Box Platform, businesses and developers can build secure and scalable +content-centric applications. Leverage features like file storage, +sharing, and collaboration while maintaining control over data and access. +You can create tailored solutions that enhance productivity and streamline +content management workflows. ## How do I make applications -In order to use the [Box API][api], you first have to create an application in -Box. This application serves as the gateway for any API call made to the -platform. You can use two websites to accomplish this task: the Box Developer -Site and the Box Developer Console. Let's take a closer look at what those are. +In order to use the [Box API][api], you first have to +[create an application][app] in Box. This application serves as the gateway for +any API call made to the platform. +Create your app in the Developer Console while using the resources available on +the Box developer site. Let's take a closer look at what those two websites are. -### Box Developer Site +### Box developer site -The Box Developer Site is this website you are reading right now. It is a +The Box developer site is the website you're browsing right now. It is a comprehensive resource for developers building solutions on top of Box, and should be used alongside the developer console to create applications and make -API calls. You can -find a multitude of guides, the full OpenAPI spec, quick starts, sample code, -etc all within its pages. +API calls. You can browse the [guides][guides], full OpenAPI specs, quick +starts, [sample code][samples], all within its pages. Check the +[getting started][getting-started] page to learn about sections of our +documentation. ![Box Developer Site](images/developer_site.png) @@ -119,14 +118,19 @@ to successfully make an API call to Box. Next step +[integrations]: https://www.box.com/integrations +[app]:g://getting-started/first-application [box]: https://www.box.com [platform]: https://www.box.com/platform -[apptypes]: g://applications/app-types/select/ -[authmethods]: g://authentication/select/ +[apptypes]: g://applications/app-types/select +[authmethods]: g://authentication/select [api]: https://developer.box.com/reference/ [change]: page://changelog [dc]: https://app.box.com/developers/console -[at]: g://authentication/tokens/ +[at]: g://authentication/tokens +[guides]: https://developer.box.com/guides/ +[samples]: https://developer.box.com/sample-code/ +[getting-started]: g://getting-started [ut]: https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/4636533822483-Box-User-Types diff --git a/content/pages/platform/index.md b/content/pages/platform/index.md index cdc898a50..1e89e3952 100644 --- a/content/pages/platform/index.md +++ b/content/pages/platform/index.md @@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ rank: 0 # Learn Box Platform -If you are new to Box, **start here**! -In the following pages, you'll learn how the all the Box Platform -concepts and components work together to help you create an application quickly. +**Start here** if you are new to Box! +In the following pages, you'll learn the basics of [Box Platform][platform] +to help you create an application quickly. @@ -20,8 +20,9 @@ on everything Box Platform. --> ## Learn Sections -These pages go into more depth on each topic. Checkout each one and become -a Box Platform expert. +These sections explain how the concepts and components of Box Platform +work together. Use the [glossary][box-glossary] to learn +the terms and definitions we use in Box Platform. - [Box Platform 101][platform101] - [Use Cases][usecases] @@ -35,10 +36,12 @@ a Box Platform expert. Get Started +[box-glossary]:page://platform/box-glossary [platform101]:page://platform/box-platform-101 [usecases]:page://platform/use-cases [usertypes]:page://platform/user-types [apptypes]:page://platform/application-types [authtypes]:page://platform/authentication-methods [support]:page://platform/support -[tools]:page://platform/tools \ No newline at end of file +[tools]:page://platform/tools +[platform]: https://www.box.com/platform \ No newline at end of file