PLAN & BUILD

I know what I need to build. How do I actually start building it on my computer?

How this plan works

Get step-by-step instructions to install and configure Flask, MySQL, Python, HTML, and Tailwind on your computer. Verify everything works together.

You follow our instructions to install each tool. We guide you through backend (Flask + MySQL), frontend (HTML + Tailwind), and connecting them. Then you run a test: does your page load and does your database respond? Once both work, you're ready to build.

Disclaimer

We standardize on Flask, Python, MySQL (XAMPP), and Tailwind for this workflow so the instructions are exact. Once you understand the flow you can repeat it for any stack you prefer.

What you'll need

Cost

1 credit for the workflow (assistant responses billed separately)

A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux)

With enough space to install dev tools

1–2 hours

First-time setup, mostly waiting for installs

Willingness to follow steps carefully

No prior experience needed, just follow along

What you'll get

Step-by-step instructions for installing XAMPP and MySQL
Guided Python and Flask environment setup
HTML and Tailwind configuration for your frontend
Test to verify your server loads and database connects
Setup checklist you can reuse for future projects
Troubleshooting guide for common setup issues

Services used

Flask
XAMPP (MySQL)
Python
HTML + Tailwind

Start Plan