An app is a group of items that work together for a specific function. Salesforce apps come in two flavors such as Classic and Lightning. Classic applications are created and managed in Salesforce Classic. Lightning applications are created and managed in the Lightning Experience. You can customize both types of apps according to the way your users work.
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