Now that we’ve covered the big ideas behind Bolt and some fundamentals of how web apps are structured, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and actually use it. In this chapter, I will walk you through the Bolt interface to create your first project. By the end of this chapter, you’ll have a working app (built with Bolt’s help) and a solid understanding of how to navigate the Bolt workspace.
Signing Up and Launching Bolt
To get started, open your web browser and navigate to bolt.new (simply type “bolt.new” in the address bar). The site greets you with a simple question: “What do you want to build?” This is your invitation to start prompting.
Before you dive in with an answer, you should sign in or create an account, especially if you want to save your work. Bolt is built by StackBlitz, so it offers sign-in options like your GitHub account, your Google account, or an email. Choose the method you prefer and log in (see Figure 2-1).
Once signed in, you’ll be taken to the Bolt development workspace (see Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-1. The Bolt workspace after login, highlighting the prompt input area, the file explorer, the code editor, and preview sections
Figure 2-2. Bolt.new’s prompt input field in dark mode, a visually accessible option
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