This is the tutorial for your first clearString app.

This tutorial will introduce you to four basic aspects of working with clearString

Getting Started

We recommend using a free cloud-trial instance to get started - it is quick, easy and instant.

Get your free trial here...

Install Option:
clearString is a complete application construction and application hosting platform
You may download and install a complete instance onto on-prem Windows hardware.

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You can install locally on a real or virtual machine, co-lo, or in the public cloud like EC2
You have total data sovereignty wherever you choose to install.
Apps created in a free trial can simply be exported and then imported into your own instance.

We cover installing the system for the first time in the Installation Guide here...

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

Terminology
All applications are built onto web pages - so the 'site' is the container that is used to deliver your application to its users.
 

Tutorial

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

How to use the example Starter Site, and how best to use this walk-through Tutorial.
clearString gives total control over Styling, Layout and UX Design but here we are concentrating on app building.
We suggest you come back to UX later - you can make adjustments to your app at any time.
Styling is covered thoroughly in 'Key Concepts' here...

Part 2 - How to create the basic app container

Explains basic construction and 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 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 cloud trial or get your download from here.

Installation
If you have decided to self host we have advice on installing on Windows here.