Quick Start Guide
A step-by-step walkthrough to get your first blueprint in under 5 minutes.
Quick Start Guide
A step-by-step walkthrough to get your first blueprint in under 5 minutes.
Creating Your Account
1. Visit the Registration Page
Go to stacksfinder.com/register in your browser.
2. Enter Your Details
| Field | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Must be a valid email you can access | |
| Password | At least 8 characters |
3. Verify Your Email
- Check your inbox for a verification email
- Click the verification link
- You'll be redirected to the login page
4. Log In
Use your email and password to log in at stacksfinder.com/login.
Creating Your First Project
Step 1: Start a New Project
From your dashboard, click the "New Project" button.
Step 2: Name Your Project
Give it a descriptive name like:
- "E-commerce MVP"
- "Personal Blog"
- "Company API"
Step 3: Describe Your Goals
Tell us what you're building:
- What problem are you solving?
- Who will use it?
- How big is your team?
Step 4: Set Your Priorities
Use the sliders to indicate what matters most:
| Priority | When to prioritize |
|---|---|
| Performance | High-traffic apps, real-time features |
| Developer Experience | Solo developers, small teams |
| Time to Market | MVPs, quick validation |
| Scalability | Growing startups, enterprise |
| Cost | Bootstrap, limited budget |
Step 5: Generate Your Blueprint
Click "Generate Blueprint" and wait for the magic to happen (10-30 seconds).
Understanding Your Results
Your blueprint includes:
Technology Recommendations
Each recommended technology shows:
- Score — 0-100 rating for your context
- Reason — Why it was chosen
- Trade-offs — What to consider
Score Colors
| Color | Score | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Green | 80-100 | Excellent match |
| Yellow | 60-79 | Good with trade-offs |
| Red | 0-59 | Not recommended |
Confidence Level
- High — Strong match, well-established tech
- Medium — Good match, some uncertainty
- Low — Unusual requirements, investigate further
Saving and Exporting
Save Your Project
Your project is automatically saved. Access it anytime from your dashboard.
Export Options
| Format | Best For |
|---|---|
| Markdown | GitHub READMEs, documentation |
| Presentations, sharing | |
| JSON | Integrations, data processing |
Tips for Better Results
Be Specific
Instead of "I want a fast app", try:
- "Real-time chat with 1000+ concurrent users"
- "Dashboard with complex data visualizations"
Consider Your Team
- Solo developer? Prioritize learning curve and documentation
- Team of 5+? Prioritize scalability and maintainability
Think Long-Term
- Where will you be in 6 months?
- What features might you add?
- How will traffic grow?
What's Next?
- Understanding Scores — Deep dive into how scoring works
- Creating Projects — Advanced project configuration
- Exporting Blueprints — All export options explained
Need Help?
- FAQ — Common questions answered
- Contact Support — We respond within 24 hours