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

# Key Concepts

To quickly get you started with Tela, let's begin with some key concepts.

### Prompt

Natural language applications are programs that are written in plain language, similar to the way you would instruct a capable co-worker. These instructions are known as **Prompts.**

<Tip>
  A **Prompt** is a piece of text or an instruction that you provide to a natural language model in order to generate a specific response or output
</Tip>

### Canvas

On Tela, each **Prompt** you create is related to a **Canvas**. The **Canvas** is the most important concept on Tela, as it allows you to manage the full life cycle of your natural language application.

<Tip>
  **Canvas** is the fundamental unit of Tela, a place to craft, test, evaluate, and monitor your **Prompts** and natural language applications
</Tip>

### Projects

All **Canvases** in Tela are related to a **Project**. **Projects** work like folders that hold related **Canvases** together in a logical organization.

### Workspace

**Projects** live in your team's **Workspace**, the exclusive environment of your organization where you will be able to manage and collaborate on initiatives

### Dashboard

The first thing you will see when opening Tela, is your **Dashboard.** The **Dashboard** contains the essential information on all the **Projects** and **Canvases** that you have access to within your **Workspace.**

We suggest the easiest way to get started is by simply [creating your first Canvas](/en/creating-your-first-canvas). This allows you to get familiar with Tela and its core functionalities. You can also follow this Tutorial (coming soon) for a guided approach to building your application.