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Quickstart: ship your first app

LaunchPulse is built to take you from idea to working product fast. This quickstart gives you a reliable first run so you can ship confidently, not just experiment.
Estimated time: 4-7 minutes for your first working build.

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Before you begin

  • Pick one goal for v1 (for example: “users can sign up and complete one core task”)
  • Decide your first platform: Web App or Mobile App
  • Prepare a short prompt with target user, core problem, and must-have features
  • Keep scope tight: 3-5 features for your first build

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What you’ll build

By the end of this guide, you’ll have:
  • A new LaunchPulse project
  • A generated build plan and feature list
  • A first app build preview
  • A clear iteration prompt for your next improvement

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Step-by-step

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1) Create a new project

Open Projects Dashboard and create a project. Name it after the user problem, not the tech stack.
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2) Choose platform and build mode

Select Web App or Mobile App. For first-time users, start with Autonomous AI Software Engineer.
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3) Paste your first prompt

Build a web app for independent fitness coaches.
Core problem: Coaches need one place to manage client plans and check-ins.
Must-have features:
1) Coach and client login
2) Weekly plan assignment
3) Progress check-in form
Success for v1:
- A coach can assign a plan and a client can submit one check-in.
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4) Review your generated plan

Remove non-essential features, reorder priorities, and confirm your MVP scope before build starts.
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5) Approve and run build

LaunchPulse executes your approved plan and prepares a preview.
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6) Validate one end-to-end flow

Test one full user journey first (signup → main action → confirmation).
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7) Iterate with one focused prompt

Ask for one meaningful improvement at a time for cleaner, faster iterations.

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Common mistakes

MistakeWhy it slows you downBetter approach
Starting with 15+ featuresScope explodes before first launchLimit v1 to 3-5 must-haves
Vague promptsLeads to unclear plansUse user + problem + must-have format
Skipping plan reviewWrong priorities get built firstAlways review and trim before approval
Testing too broadly too earlyHard to isolate issuesValidate one core flow first

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Screenshot placeholders

[Screenshot placeholder: New project creation modal]
[Screenshot placeholder: Plan review and feature prioritisation screen]
[Screenshot placeholder: First build preview]

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What to do next

Refine prompts

Improve build quality with tighter prompts.

Understand build modes

Choose the right agent workflow as your project grows.

Manage projects

Organise and track multiple product ideas.

Fix common blockers

Use guided troubleshooting when stuck.