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K2 applications consist of four main elements: Data (SmartObjects), Forms, Workflows and Reports. These application elements integrate with each other to make up K2 applications. K2 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 K2 applications.

You can create applications in K2 in different ways:

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

To learn how to build K2 applications with some of these tools, review the tutorials that will demonstrate how to build K2 applications from start to end.