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![Demo](https://nasa.github.io/openmct/static/res/images/Open-MCT.Browse.Layout.Mars-Weather-1.jpg)
## New API
A new API is currently under development that will deprecate a lot of the documentation currently in the docs directory, however Open MCT will remain compatible with the currently documented API. An updated set of tutorials is being developed with the new API, and progress on this task can be followed in the [associated pull request](https://github.com/nasa/openmct/pull/999). Any code in this branch should be considered experimental, and we welcome any feedback.
Differences between the two APIs include a move away from a declarative system of JSON configuration files towards an imperative system based on function calls. Developers will be able to extend and build on Open MCT by making direct function calls to a public API. Open MCT is also being refactored to minimize the dependencies that using Open MCT imposes on developers, such as the current requirement to use Angular JS.
A simpler, [easier-to-use API](https://nasa.github.io/openmct/docs/api/)
has been added to Open MCT. Changes in this
API include a move away from a declarative system of JSON configuration files
towards an imperative system based on function calls. Developers will be able
to extend and build on Open MCT by making direct function calls to a public
API. Open MCT is also being refactored to minimize the dependencies that using
Open MCT imposes on developers, such as the current requirement to use
AngularJS.
This new API has not yet been heavily used and is likely to contain defects.
You can help by trying it out, and reporting any issues you encounter
using our GitHub issue tracker. Such issues may include bugs, suggestions,
missing documentation, or even just requests for help if you're having
trouble.
We want Open MCT to be as easy to use, install, run, and develop for as
possible, and your feedback will help us get there!
## Building and Running Open MCT Locally

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Open MCT provides functionality out of the box, but it's also a platform for
building rich mission operations applications based on modern web technology.
The platform is configured declaratively, and defines conventions for
building on the provided capabilities by creating modular 'bundles' that
extend the platform at a variety of extension points. The details of how to
The platform is configured by plugins which extend the platform at a variety
of extension points. The details of how to
extend the platform are provided in the following documentation.
## Sections
* The [Architecture Overview](architecture/) describes the concepts used
throughout Open MCT, and gives a high level overview of the platform's design.
* The [Developer's Guide](guide/) goes into more detail about how to use the
platform and the functionality that it provides.
* The [Tutorials](tutorials/) give examples of extending the platform to add
functionality,
and integrate with data sources.
* The [API](api/) document is generated from inline documentation
using [JSDoc](http://usejsdoc.org/), and describes the JavaScript objects and
functions that make up the software platform.
* Finally, the [Development Process](process/) document describes the
* The [Development Process](process/) document describes the
Open MCT software development cycle.
## Legacy Documentation
As we transition to a new API, the following documentation for the old API
(which is supported during the transtion) may be useful as well:
* The [Architecture Overview](architecture/) describes the concepts used
throughout Open MCT, and gives a high level overview of the platform's design.
* The [Developer's Guide](guide/) goes into more detail about how to use the
platform and the functionality that it provides.
* The [Tutorials](tutorials/) give examples of extending the platform to add
functionality,
and integrate with data sources.