# Introduction to Discovery Framework

This section provides an overview for getting started building applications with the Discovery Framework.

- About the Discovery Framework
  The Endeca Discovery Framework is a portal application, built on the Liferay Portal, that you populate with portlet components.
- Discovery Framework user interface
  This topic provides a brief overview of a Discovery Framework user interface.
- Prerequisites to Discovery Framework application development
  Before you begin developing your application in the Discovery Framework, make sure the following items are in place.