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Applications consist of four main elements: Data (SmartObjects), Forms, Workflows and Reports. These application elements integrate with each other to make up applications. Applications are often built around a workflow; these are known as process-centric applications. However, the elements also work independently from each other: for instance, you might create generic SmartObjects for your organization, so that other teams in your organization can re-use these SmartObjects in their applications.

You can create applications in different ways:

• Use the Apps tool in Workspace (Desktop) to create applications based on pre-built templates, such as Approval, Survey, and List Collaboration Apps.
• Use the Designer to build process-centric solutions that combine Data (SmartObjects), Forms, Workflows and Reports to create an application.
• Use K2 For SharePoint to create process-centric solutions based on SharePoint Lists and Libraries.
• Use the Package and Deployment tool to create and deploy packages containing applications or application elements between environments.
• Use the Designer to create separate SmartObjects, Workflows or Forms, and then use these elements in other applications.

To learn how to build applications with some of these tools, review the tutorials that will demonstrate how to build applications from start to end.