Getting Started
Learn how to create your first project and start logging your build journey.
Overview
Build on Record helps you document your building journey. Whether you're working on a startup, side project, or learning something new, keeping a record of your decisions, progress, and reflections helps you stay accountable and learn from your experience.
This guide will walk you through creating your first project and adding your first record.
Quick Start
Create an Account
If you haven't already, create an account or log in to get started.
Create Your First Project
Navigate to Projects → New Project and fill in the basics:
- Name - What you're building (e.g., "My SaaS App")
- Slug - URL-friendly identifier (auto-generated from name)
- Description - Brief summary of the project
Add Your First Record
From your project page, click "New Record" and document something:
- Title - A brief summary (e.g., "Started the project")
- Content - Optional details about what you did or decided
Keep Logging
Make it a habit to log as you build. Use the Quick Log feature or keyboard shortcut (⌘K or Ctrl+K) for fast entry.
What to Log
There's no wrong way to use Build on Record. Here are some ideas:
Decisions
"Chose React over Vue because of the larger ecosystem"
Progress Updates
"Finished the authentication flow"
Learnings
"Discovered that batch processing is 10x faster"
Reflections
"Should have started with a simpler MVP"