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

# Getting Started

> Build your first platform with Nerd

## Start building in 3 steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to nerdapp.ai">
    Visit [nerdapp.ai](https://nerdapp.ai) in your browser.

    No installation or setup required. Just open the site and you're ready to build.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe your platform">
    In the prompt box, describe what you want to build. Be concise and specific.

    <Tip>
      Focus on **what** you want, not **how** to build it. Nerd figures out the technical details.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Let Nerd build it">
    Hit submit and watch Nerd create your platform in real-time.

    You can refine and adjust as it builds.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Try these prompts to get started

Pick one and see what Nerd can do:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="E-commerce store" icon="store">
    ```
    "Create a store for selling books. 
    Include categories, shopping cart, 
    search, and checkout."
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="CRM system" icon="address-book">
    ```
    "Build a CRM for managing customer 
    contacts, deals, and tasks. Include 
    a dashboard with analytics."
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="Booking platform" icon="calendar-check">
    ```
    "Create a booking system for salon 
    appointments with calendar, customer 
    management, and email reminders."
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="Directory site" icon="list">
    ```
    "Build a restaurant directory where 
    people can search by cuisine, view 
    menus, and leave reviews."
    ```
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What you can build

Nerd can create any type of platform:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="E-commerce">
    * Online stores
    * Marketplaces
    * Subscription services
    * Digital product shops
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Business tools">
    * CRMs
    * ERPs
    * Project management
    * Inventory systems
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Content platforms">
    * Blogs
    * News sites
    * Learning platforms
    * Documentation sites
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Service platforms">
    * Booking systems
    * Directories
    * Dashboards
    * Admin panels
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Next steps

<Card title="Learn how to write effective prompts" icon="graduation-cap" href="/how-to-prompt">
  Master the art of describing your platform to get the best results
</Card>

<Card title="See example prompts" icon="lightbulb" href="/examples">
  Get inspired by platforms others have built
</Card>

<Note>
  **Pro tip:** Start simple. Build the core of your platform first, then add features one at a time.
</Note>