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## 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.

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![Box Developer Site](images/developer_site.png)
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Next step
</Next>

[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
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[ut]: https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/4636533822483-Box-User-Types
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# 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.

<!-- To kick off your learning journey, checkout this video for an overview
on everything Box Platform. -->
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## 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]
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Get Started
</Next>

[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
[tools]:page://platform/tools
[platform]: https://www.box.com/platform