This is the tutorial for your first application

If you are using a private-cloud or hybrid-cloud installation we have already covered installing the system for the first time in the Installation Guide.

Whether you are using your own cloud or the clearString cloud service all apps are created the same way

These pages guide you through understanding how to work with the components.

Terminology

All applications are built onto web pages - so the 'website' is the container that is used to deliver your application to its users. You can also style the site just like a regular webpage, but this walk-through is about creating a basic data application in a deliverable way.

This tutorial will introduce you to four basic aspects of working with the system:

 

Part 1 - How to use your site to build an application

How to use the example site, and how best to use this walk-through Tutorial.

 

Part 2 - How to create the basic app container

Explains basic site construction and page editing tools.

 

Part 3 - How to use a Form and Email

Introduces the techniques for getting data into the system and using the integrated email system with a simple Inquiry Form to Email example.

 

Part 4 - How to work with Data and Queries

Introduces the advanced data-handling tools and techniques that are the foundation of Application Development. 

 

 

So, let's see how to use your Quick-start example...

 

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Configuration Advice

Everything you need to know is in 'The Guide', our comprehensive support-documentation system, but we know you'll want to get started quickly: that's what this  'Quick-start' walk-through is all about

Downloading
If you have not done so already you should get your download from here.

Installation
If you have got your trial we have advice on installing it here.