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

# Where Should I Start?

## I'm completely new to software development

That's okay! You've made the right choice by coming to Xano. We pride ourselves on providing a holistic development experience without you feeling like you're underwater.

Just click the links in each step to head that direction and get started.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start by learning some key concepts.">
    [Key concepts](/before-you-begin/key-concepts)
  </Step>

  <Step title="After that, make sure you've set up your Xano account.">
    [Set up your Xano account.](/before-you-begin/set-up-a-free-xano-account)

    This is a great time to learn more about the [Software Development Life Cycle](/before-you-begin/the-development-life-cycle), but it's not required to get going.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start building your workspace with AI.">
    As you're setting up your account, you'll be prompted to create your first workspace. Getting started with AI is an awesome and quick way to get started fast.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check out the database and visual builder.">
    [database](/the-database/database-basics) and [visual builder](/the-function-stack/building-with-visual-development).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reach out if we can help along the way!">
    You can speak to us via support chat in the lower-left corner of the product, or on the [Xano Community.](https://community.xano.com)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## I'm an experienced developer or technical person

Welcome! We're glad you're here. Xano makes it easy for someone familiar with development and technical concepts to get comfortable quickly while still enjoying the benefits of a visual development platform.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Learn how the Xano Database works.">
    [Xano Database](/the-database/database-basics)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Learn how the Visual Builder works.">
    [Visual Builder](/the-function-stack/building-with-visual-development)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Read about how to work with data in Xano.">
    [work with data](/building/logic/working-with-data)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check out some of our developer-friendly features.">
    * [Lambda Functions](/the-function-stack/functions/apis-and-lambdas/lambda-functions)
    * [External API Request](/the-function-stack/functions/apis-and-lambdas/external-api-request)
    * [Team Collaboration](/team-collaboration/realtime-collaboration)
    * [Direct Database Connector](/xano-features/instance-settings/direct-database-connector)
  </Step>
</Steps>