> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://grandcentral.backbase.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set up the Agent Platform

> Learn the basics and begin building your agentic AI applications on the platform

Use this section to get started with the Backbase Agentic AI Platform. If you're new to agentic AI, learn the basics and choose a path that fits your use case. If you already work with AI agents, you can start building directly.

## Start building

##### Choose your path to get up and running quickly with step-by-step guides.

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  <Card title="First agent" icon="rocket" href="/agentic-ai/getting-started/creating-first-agent">
    **Complete end-to-end guide** - Create, deploy, and expose your first agentic application
  </Card>

  <Card title="Starter kits" icon="toolbox" href="/agentic-ai/starter-kits/overview">
    **Pre-built templates** - Jumpstart development with production-ready agent patterns
  </Card>

  <Card title="BB AI SDK" icon="code" href="/agentic-ai/bb-ai-sdk/get-started">
    **SDK Quick Start** - Set up AI Gateway and Observability in minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Self service" icon="user-gear" href="/agentic-ai/getting-started/self-service">
    **Repository Provisioning** - Provision new agent repositories via GitOps
  </Card>
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## Learn the basics

##### Build your knowledge of agentic AI and the Backbase platform.

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  <Card title="Platform overview" icon="brain-circuit" href="/agentic-ai/backbase-agent-platform">
    Discover the strategic positioning, architecture, and core components of the Agent Platform.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Architecture and technology" icon="diagram-project" href="/agentic-ai/platform-architecture/overview">
    Understand the platform architecture, technology stack, and design principles.
  </Card>

  <Card title="ADLC - Agent Development Lifecycle" icon="list-check" href="/agentic-ai/adlc/overview">
    Learn about the complete lifecycle for developing, testing, and deploying agents.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Onboarding" icon="user-check" href="/agentic-ai/getting-started/onboarding">
    Set up your local development environment and access credentials.
  </Card>
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## Configure your setup

##### Define how the platform works with your applications and agents.

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  <Card title="BB AI SDK" icon="code" href="/agentic-ai/bb-ai-sdk/overview">
    Configure AI Gateway, Observability, and SDK integrations for your agents.
  </Card>

  <Card title="CI/CD workflows" icon="rotate" href="/agentic-ai/ci-cd-workflows/overview">
    Set up automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying agents.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Starter kits" icon="rocket" href="/agentic-ai/starter-kits/overview">
    Choose and customize starter templates for your agent architecture.
  </Card>
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