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Introducing Box Elements, the easiest way to build apps with Box Platform

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Post Details
Company
Box
Date Published
Author
Jeetu Patel
Word Count
579
Company Posts That Month
6
Language
English
Hacker News Points
-
Post removed?
No
Summary

In recent years, software development has evolved from creating complex monolithic applications to integrating various services to deliver value, and Box Platform has adapted by introducing Box Elements. These are modular components designed to integrate Box's cloud content management into any application, with UI Elements as the first offering. UI Elements consist of JavaScript libraries like Box Content Uploader, Box Content Explorer, Box Content Preview, and Box Content Picker, which allow developers to seamlessly incorporate Box's functionality into their apps. Fully customizable and integrated with Box Platform APIs, these elements enable enhanced user interactions with content, such as uploading, navigating, and previewing files directly within applications. The source code for these elements will soon be available on GitHub for further customization. Since their initial announcement, companies like Workplace by Facebook and Maxwell have successfully implemented UI Elements to improve user experiences. These tools are available at no extra cost, encouraging businesses to innovate with Box Platform's capabilities.

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