# Overview

Linx is a development platform that uses visual abstractions of programming concepts to build back-end applications.

The platform consists of:

* **Designer (IDE)** - Developers use the Designer to develop, debug and test Linx solutions. Like Visual Studio but easier. The Designer is a Windows application.
* **Plugins** - Developers can install Plugins to add functionality to use in the Linx solution. Like using npm or Nuget.
* **Server** - Linx Server hosts Linx applications. What Apache and IIS are for web applications, Linx Server is for Linx applications. Linx Server is managed with a web interface using any modern browser.

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* [Watch our video tutorials](https://docs.linx.software/linx-video-tutorials)
* Ask questions in the [Linx community](https://community.linx.software/community/)
* Navigate to [Linx5 Documentation](https://linx.software/docs/5/overview/)


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