What is the different between projects and apps?

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I am currently using the legacy app in hubspot and plan to update to the latest developer platform. When reading the doc: Create a new app using the CLI - HubSpot docs, it all takes about how to create app. I thought app is deprecating and replaced by projects. Not sure if I am reading the right doc or not. Do you still keep apps? What is the different between projects and apps?

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Hi @JZhao,

The short answer is: No, “Apps” are not being deprecated.

Instead, how you build and manage them is changing.
You can think of a Project as the “container” or “file structure” you now use to build and deploy your App.

The docs you are reading describe how to create a Project that contains the configuration for your App.

If you are ready to move your Legacy App to the new structure, you can look for the hs project migrate command in the CLI documentation, which helps convert your existing UI-based app into a Project-based one.
I’ll circle back to tag in some champions if you’re needing further help!

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Hi @JZhao

Projects are used to organize and manage development work, such as building and maintaining HubSpot solutions.

Apps are integrations that connect HubSpot with external systems or extend HubSpot functionality through APIs, authentication, webhooks, and other features.

Thanks!