> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.fractalworks.io/joule/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.fractalworks.io/joule/welcome-to-joules-docs.md).

# Welcome to Joule's Docs

Joule is a platform that enables high throughput data and analytics at scale.

<table data-card-size="large" data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>New to Joule?</strong></mark></p><p>Build your first Joule</p></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/mwcHtjKO3N29dkC7Jrkp">/pages/mwcHtjKO3N29dkC7Jrkp</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>Already have a Joule running?</strong></mark></p><p>Explore the streaming pipelines</p></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/hwuuZKxTfYTRNV4RSaOZ">/pages/hwuuZKxTfYTRNV4RSaOZ</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Discover Joule

Joule is a low-code platform designed to handle a wide range of use cases, optimised for modern streaming analytics in hybrid environments and Internet of Things (IoT). It offers a modular architecture, ensuring consistent data processing through flexible pipelines tailored to your use cases.

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