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This documentation aims to explain how AngularJS works within a CiviCRM
context.
## AngularJS versions {:#versions}
* CiviCRM use AngularJS 1.x which has documentation at [docs.**angularjs.org**](https://docs.angularjs.org)
* In version 2.x (and onwards) the framework is just called "Angular" and is a [significantly different](https://angular.io/guide/ajs-quick-reference) framework from 1.x. The *Angular* website is *angular.io*, which you should steer clear of while learning *AngularJS*.
!!! tip
To determine the specific version of AngularJS used within your site:
1. Go to the default Angular *base page* for your site at `http://example.org/civicrm/a`
1. Open a browser console
1. Evaluate `angular.version` within the console
## Two cultures
CiviCRM is an extensible PHP application (similar to Drupal, Joomla, or
