# Genesis Global — The Genesis Application Platform > Genesis Global provides an AI-native application development platform purpose-built for financial markets. The platform combines pre-built components and microservices with developer tools and documentation to help teams build, test, deploy, and operate high-performance, compliant applications faster. Important notes: - Target audience: developers, architects, and technical stakeholders in capital markets. - Core pillars: component-driven framework, high-performance runtime, strong security/compliance, and integrated AI with guardrails. - For hands-on access, use the Developer Portal (signup required). ## Start here - [Homepage](https://genesis.global/): Overview of the platform and use cases. - [Platform overview](https://genesis.global/platform/): Capabilities, framework, runtime, marketplace. - [Developer Portal](https://genesis.global/developer-portal/): Tools, resources, and access. - [Documentation index](https://docs.genesis.global/): Official docs hub. ## Quickstarts & setup - [Platform overview (docs)](https://docs.genesis.global/docs/develop/platform-overview/): Architecture & concepts. - [Genesis Start (local run)](https://docs.genesis.global/docs/develop/development-environment/genesis-start/): Run and preview apps locally. - [Data model](https://docs.genesis.global/docs/develop/server-capabilities/data-model/): Define entities/tables for applications. ## Building blocks (selected docs) - [Client filters](https://docs.genesis.global/docs/develop/client-capabilities/filters/): Client-side filtering utilities. - [Direct component styling](https://docs.genesis.global/docs/develop/client-capabilities/styling/direct-customization-genesis-components/): UI customization. - [APIs (tag index)](https://docs.genesis.global/docs/tags/api/): API-related documentation. - [Database (tag index)](https://docs.genesis.global/docs/tags/database/): DB config, utilities, and setup. - [Testing (tag index)](https://docs.genesis.global/docs/tags/test/): Unit/E2E testing framework. ## Marketplace & solutions - [Genesis Marketplace (hub)](https://genesis.global/platform/): Links to components, templates, and solutions. - [Document Management (solution)](https://genesis.global/platform/marketplace/document-management/): Unified interface across storage engines. - [Document Generation (solution)](https://genesis.global/platform/marketplace/document-generation/): Generate TXT/HTML/XLSX/PDF from app data. - [Matcher (solution)](https://genesis.global/platform/marketplace/matcher/): Real-time matching & reconciliation. - [Trade Allocation Manager](https://genesis.global/trade-allocation-manager/): Post-trade allocation & confirmation workflows. ## News, blog & releases - [Newsroom](https://genesis.global/about/newsroom/): Company announcements. - [Platform releases (blog tag)](https://genesis.global/blog-tags/platform/): Recent release notes. - [Why beyond low-code (blog)](https://genesis.global/resources/blog/why-complex-financial-markets-require-a-new-framework-for-software-development/): Platform vision & approach. ## Community & contributions - [Docs repository (GitHub)](https://github.com/genesiscommunitysuccess/docs): Public docs source and contribution info. ## Legal & policies - [Privacy Policy](https://genesis.global/privacy-policy/) - [Terms of Use](https://genesis.global/terms-of-use/) ## Optional - [Developer portal sign-up](https://genesis.global/developer-portal-sign-up/): Create an account for access and trials. - [Demos](https://genesis.global/resources/demos/): Video demos and solution walk-throughs. - [Partners (example: HERE)](https://genesis.global/partners/here/): Partner ecosystem.