> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nearbuilders.com/resources/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nearbuilders.com/resources/developer-onboarding.md).

# Developer Onboarding

 There are many places to find information about developing smart contracts and applications on NEAR Protocol. These docs will highlight the most important resources starting with a high level architectural overview of NEAR application development, developing with different languages, developer support, developer communities, integrations, videos to learn async, and existing developer funding avenues.

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[Why NEAR?](/resources/developer-onboarding/why-near.md)
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[NEAR Application Architecture](/resources/developer-onboarding/near-application-architecture.md)
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[Dev Resources](/resources/developer-onboarding/dev-resources.md)
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[Resources by Language](/resources/developer-onboarding/resources-by-language.md)
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[Join A Builder Group](/resources/developer-onboarding/join-a-builder-group.md)
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[Developer Governance](/resources/developer-onboarding/developer-governance.md)
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[Integrating NEAR into Your Application](/resources/developer-onboarding/integrating-near-into-your-application.md)
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[Videos](/resources/developer-onboarding/videos.md)
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[24/7 Support](/resources/developer-onboarding/24-7-support.md)
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[Blockchain Operating System (BOS)](/resources/developer-onboarding/blockchain-operating-system-bos.md)
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[EVM Development](/resources/developer-onboarding/evm-development.md)
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[Interoperability / Infrastructure](/resources/developer-onboarding/interoperability-infrastructure.md)
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Special thanks to the Contributors that made these onboarding docs possible. Matt from Proximity, Shot from Banyan, Marcus from NF, just to name a few
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