🚀 Get Started Building

Your roadmap from idea to deployed app in 30 minutes

1 Choose Your Path

🌱

I'm New to Coding

Start with plain HTML + JavaScript. No setup required!

Ask ChatGPT for Help
🔥

I've Coded Before

Use a modern framework for more power

2 Get Your AI Coding Assistant

🤖 Cursor - The AI Code Editor

This is the game-changer. Cursor writes code WITH you, not FOR you.

Download Cursor (Free)

First time using Cursor? Try these prompts:

3 Build Your First Feature

💡 Project Ideas (Ask AI to Help Build These)

Pro Tip: Start Small
Pick ONE feature and get it working. You can always add more later. Ship fast, iterate often!

4 Get It Online (It's FREE!)

âš¡ Easiest Option - No Account Needed!

  1. 1

    Create an index.html file

    Put all your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in one file

  2. 2

    Go to netlify.com/drop

    No signup required!

  3. 3

    Drag your file to the browser

    Just drag index.html into the dotted box

  4. 4

    You're live! 🎉

    Share your link with friends (lasts 1 hour without account)

Open Netlify Drop

📋 Quick Reference

🤖 Copy These AI Prompts

💻 Common Commands

npm installInstall dependencies
npm run devStart local server
git add .Stage all changes
git commit -m "message"Commit changes
git pushPush to GitHub

🎯 Your Next Steps

  1. 1

    Today: Deploy SOMETHING. Even if it just says "Hello World". Get the dopamine hit of seeing your code live.

  2. 2

    This Week: Add one AI feature. Use the OpenAI API to make your app smart.

  3. 3

    This Month: Build something YOU want to use. Scratch your own itch.

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
- Ancient Chinese Proverb (and your coding journey)