> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.startupforge.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Start Here

Welcome to Startup Forge. This is an *opinionated* version of the information I wish I was told when building a startup. Knowing this advice would have saved me months of work, so I'd like to share it with you.

This resource is built for people with a technical background. In the beginning there is some non technical work, but I'll mostly focus on building a good production ready tech stack. I won't overly prioritize *free* software. When a paid service can save time at a reasonable price I'll recommend it.

## Startup School

I highly recommend going through the first 3-5 modules in the free [Startup School](https://www.startupschool.org/) curriculum. These lectures from YC partners can help avoid common mistakes that cause startups to fail.

## The Broad Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Decide what to build">
    Figure out what problem you're solving and who you're solving it with.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the business">
    Decide on some of the basic aspects required for a business.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write the code">
    Start organizing a codebase that can launch quickly and grow with your team.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch and grow">
    Show the world your product and start getting more users.
  </Step>
</Steps>