copyright | lastupdated | keywords | subcollection | ||
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2020-07-09 |
quick start steps, dev quick start, dev get started, developer, quick start guide, get coding |
overview |
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As a developer we want to get you coding quickly. This quick start guide is intended to help you get set up and building in {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix}}.
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{: #prereqs-dev}
Create a Pay-As-You-Go or Subscription account to get full access to all products in the catalog, including products with free service plans.
{: #steps-dev}
- Install and set up the {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} command-line interface (CLI).
- To begin coding, complete the following steps:
- Go to the Menu icon > Dashboard > Apps widget and click Create an app to create one by using an empty starter kit or bring your own code.
- Use a starter kit to create an app from a pre-configured custom app.
- Start by programming language.
- Use the API Docs to understand the available endpoints and view examples.
- Use the Menu icon > Resource list to see all apps and resources for your account on one screen or the Menu icon > Dashboard to get an at-a-glance summary of your {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} environment.
{: #nextsteps-dev}
- Explore the products in the catalog{: external} that you can use to build or enhance your app.
- If you're interested in a specific service or implementation, check out the solution tutorials that are available to get you up and running.
- Jump-start your process by downloading ready-to-use code patterns{: external} for specific solutions.