> Portal Navigation:
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## Resource: Get Started From an App Template
## Article: Get Started From an App Template
## Article Link: https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/get-started/templates/get-started-from-an-app-template.md
## Article Content:
# Get Started From an App Template
Want to build an app that enhances the functionality of Wix sites? Jumpstart your development with one of our app templates and fast-track your way to a fully functioning app.
## Why start with a template?
Each of our templates provides a working foundational app that you're free to modify and build upon. By deploying a template as your starting point, you can quickly move from a concept to a fully functional app, saving valuable time and effort.
Dive into our template collection and discover the possibilities for app creation.
[](http://dev.wix.com/apps-templates)

## Select the right template for your app
Wix offers templates specifically designed for each of the following development frameworks:
- Wix Blocks
- Wix CLI
- Self-hosted apps integrated with the App Dashboard
Choose a template that matches your preferred framework to commence your project with ease.
Wix Blocks Templates
Build a native-style Wix app in a responsive drag-and-drop editor and incorporate sophisticated functionality with Velo.
Develop and host an app on any platform, and integrate with Wix using the app dashboard.
[See all our templates ](http://dev.wix.com/apps-templates)
## Template features
The Wix app templates showcase a variety of features that apps can add to Wix sites, such as:
- Pages or widgets on a live Wix site.
- Dashboard pages or components for site admins.
- Integration with 3rd-party services.
- Site analytics through embedded scripts.
## Developer tools
Each template uses a different set of Wix developer tools, including:
- [Wix Blocks](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/frameworks/wix-blocks/about-wix-blocks.md) and [Velo](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/frameworks/wix-blocks/code-in-blocks/about-widget-code-in-blocks.md): Combine UI design in the Wix editor with coding for advanced features, offering a comprehensive app-building experience.
- [Wix Design System](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/design/about-the-wix-design-system.md): Utilize Wix's collection of reusable React components to craft a visually stunning and user-friendly app interface.
- [Wix CLI](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/frameworks/wix-cli/about-the-wix-cli-for-apps.md): Accelerate app development and deployment with a tool that simplifies initial setup and hosting.
- [REST APIs](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest.md) and [JavaScript SDK](https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk.md): Access and manage site data effectively from your app, enabling sophisticated site interactions.
- [Webhooks](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/api-integrations/events-and-webhooks/about-webhooks.md): Implement real-time responses to Wix Logs.
- [Embedded scripts](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/extensions/site-extensions/embedded-scripts/about-embedded-scripts.md): Integrate custom analytics and additional functionalities seamlessly.
- [App Dashboard](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/app-workspace/about-the-app-dashboard.md): Access essential resources for app configuration, permission management, and Wix integration.