Day 4: Creating a New Appwrite Project Note-App

Welcome to Day 4 of our Appwrite series. Today I’ll take you through the process of creating a new Appwrite project. So, let’s get started!

Introduction

Appwrite is an amazing open-source BaaS platform that makes web and mobile app development a breeze. In this article, I’ll show you how to create a new Appwrite project from scratch.

Prerequisites

Before we dive in, make sure you have:

• Docker installed and running on your system (Refer to Day 2 or our series)

• A basic understanding of Appwrite and its features

• An Appwrite account (sign up here)

Step 1: Install the Appwrite CLI

To create a new Appwrite project, you’ll need to install the Appwrite CLI. Here how:

1. Open your terminal.

2. Run the following command to install the Appwrite CLI:

    npm install -g appwrite-cli
   

Step 2: Log in to your Appwrite Account

After installing the Appwrite CLI, you’ll need to login to your Appwrite account. Here’s how:

1. Run the following command to log in:

    appwrite login
   

2. Follow the prompts to authenticate with your Appwrite account.

   

Step 3: Create a new Appwrite Project

To create a new Appwrite project, follow these simple steps:

1. Open your terminal or command prompt.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to create your project.

3. Run the command

    appwrite init project
   

4. Follow the prompts to set up your project.

   

Conclusion

Kudos to you, developers! You’ve successfully created a new Appwrite project. Pat yourself on the back, and get ready to build something amazing with Appwrite.

Stay tuned for Day 5 of our Appwrite series, where we’ll explore more advanced features and use cases.