What’s Bolt.new? 🚀

Imagine having a complete development environment right in your web browser - no installations, no setup headaches, just pure coding magic. That’s Bolt.new! It’s like having a powerful computer inside your browser that’s ready to help you build amazing web applications.

Why Should You Care?

👉 It’s Super Fast

• Open a project and start coding in seconds
• No waiting for installations or downloads
• See your changes instantly as you type

👉 It Works Everywhere

• All you need is a modern web browser
• Works on any computer - Windows, Mac, or Linux
• No need to worry about different operating systems

👉 It’s Collaborative

• Share your work with just a link
• Work together in real-time
• Perfect for pair programming or getting help

What Can You Build?

Web Applications

• Full-featured websites
• Interactive web apps
• Personal portfolios
• Business sites

Development Tools

• API endpoints
• Command-line tools
• Development utilities
• Testing environments

Cool Features You’ll Love

🎯 Instant Preview

See your changes live as you code - it’s like having X-ray vision into your application!

🔧 Built-in Tools

• A terminal that works just like your computer’s
• File explorer for managing your project
• Code editor with smart features
• Preview window to see your app

🚀 Easy Deployment

• Deploy your site with one click
• Automatic updates when you make changes
• Share your work instantly

Getting Started is Easy

1. Visit Bolt.new

   • Open your browser
   • Go to bolt.new
   • Pick a template or start fresh

2. Start Coding

   • The environment is ready immediately
   • Everything you need is right there
   • No setup required

3. Share Your Work

   • Get a shareable link
   • Deploy to the web
   • Collaborate with others

Tips for Success

Do’s ✅

• Use JavaScript-based tools and libraries
• Keep your projects organized
• Take advantage of the instant preview
• Share your work to get feedback

Don’ts ❌

• Try to run heavy desktop applications
• Use tools that need to be installed on a computer
• Expect to run resource-intensive operations

Need Help?

• Join our friendly Discord community
• Check out the other guides in this documentation
• Experiment and have fun!

What Makes Bolt.new Special?

It’s Like Google Docs for Coding

Remember how Google Docs changed the way we work with documents? Bolt.new is doing the same for coding. No more “it works on my machine” problems!

Perfect for Learning

• Start coding without setup hassles
• Learn by doing
• Get instant feedback
• Share with mentors easily

Great for Teams

• Everyone sees the same environment
• No configuration mismatches
• Easy to share and collaborate
• Perfect for code reviews

Ready to Try It?

Just open bolt.new in your browser and start building something awesome! No sign-ups required, no installations needed - just pure coding joy!

Remember: The best way to learn is to dive in and start building. Don’t worry about making mistakes - that’s how we all learn and grow! 🌱

Need more advanced support? Check out our Advanced Support options!