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docs/faqs/faqs.md

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### What is Amplication?
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Amplication is an open-source AI-powered code generation platform that helps developers build and manage backend services without spending time on repetitive coding tasks and boilerplate code. Amplication auto-generates a fully functional, production-ready backend based on Node.js and .NET.
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Amplication is an open-source AI-powered code generation platform that helps developers build and manage backend services without spending time on repetitive coding tasks and boilerplate code. Our platform generates fully functional, production-ready backend services that follow modern best practices.
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### How does Amplication work?
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We also provide various [plugins](https://docs.amplication.com/getting-started/plugins/), like Prettier and ESLint, so you can format your code exactly how you need it.
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Furthermore, you can create [private plugins](https://docs.amplication.com/enterprise-private-plugins/) that are accessible only within your organization.
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Furthermore, you can create [private plugins](/private-plugins/) that are accessible only within your organization.
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## Version Control and Collaboration
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docs/getting-started/first-service.md

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# Create Your First Service With Amplication
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# Create Your First Service
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Amplication accelerates your app development by helping you build production-ready backends in either Node.js or .NET. These automatically-generated backends, known as **services**, utilize modern frameworks such as NestJS and Prisma for Node.js, and ASP.NET Core alongside Entity Framework Core for .NET.
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Amplication accelerates your app development by helping you build production-ready backend services. These automatically-generated backends, known as **services**, provide modern, secure, and scalable foundations for your apps.
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Each service includes both REST and GraphQL APIs and comes with an interactive React Admin UI. These services offer a comprehensive solution that encompasses authentication, authorization, logging, git synchronization, and other critical backend management functionalities.
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Each service includes REST and GraphQL API support and an optional admin interface. Your service comes fully equipped with authentication, authorization, logging, git synchronization, and other critical backend management functionalities.
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This guide will help you create your first service using our streamlined service creation onboarding wizard.
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This guide will help you create your first service using our creation wizard.
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[Amplication's AI](/amplication-ai) can help you build your first service with a single request in a few seconds.
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Ask Jovu: `Can you create a new blog service with entities for posts, categories, authors, and comments?`
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:::info Generated Service Example
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Want to see an example of what a generated service looks like? Check out the [Generated Service Sample App](https://github.com/amplication/sample-app) on GitHub.
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If this is your first time using Amplication, the Service Creation Wizard will automatically guide you through the process.
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## Step 1: Name Your Service
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When naming your service, consider its primary function. What will it do? What problem is it solving? An appropriately named service will be easier to identify and maintain.
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<summary>Available Technology Stacks</summary>
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Amplication supports two technology stacks for your backend services:
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- **Authentication & Authorization**: Built-in user management, role-based access control, and security best practices.
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