# What is a flex package?

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**Category:** Shared Concepts\
**Created:** [November 26, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.broadleafcommerce.com/t/what-is-a-flex-package/23 "2024-11-26T18:04:48Z")\
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Broadleaf envisions a flex package as a tool to optimize performance and deployment costs. It provides you different methods of structuring and deploying your application based on your specific needs. More information can be found at [Broadleaf Dev Central](https://developer.broadleafcommerce.com/architecture/deployment-flexibility)