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Getting Started with Helios: A Complete Guide

Learn how to set up your first project with Helios and start building amazing applications in minutes.

5 min read
By Alex Johnson

Getting Started with Helios

Welcome to Helios! This comprehensive guide will walk you through setting up your first project and getting started with our powerful SaaS platform.

What is Helios?

Helios is a modern SaaS platform designed to help developers build, deploy, and scale applications with ease. Whether you're building a simple web app or a complex microservices architecture, Helios provides all the tools you need.

Key Features

  • Lightning Fast Deployment: Deploy your applications in seconds, not minutes
  • Auto-scaling: Automatically scale your applications based on demand
  • Built-in Monitoring: Comprehensive monitoring and analytics out of the box
  • Developer-friendly: Intuitive APIs and extensive documentation

Getting Started

1. Sign Up for an Account

First, visit our signup page and create your free account. You'll get:

  • 30-day free trial
  • Access to all features
  • Dedicated support

2. Install the CLI

Install the Helios CLI tool to manage your projects from the command line:

npm install -g @helios/cli

3. Create Your First Project

Once you have the CLI installed, create your first project:

helios create my-app
cd my-app

4. Deploy Your Application

Deploy your application with a single command:

helios deploy

Next Steps

Now that you have your first application deployed, you can:

  1. Monitor Performance: Check out the analytics dashboard
  2. Scale Your App: Configure auto-scaling rules
  3. Set Up Custom Domains: Add your own domain name
  4. Integrate with Your Workflow: Set up CI/CD pipelines

Need Help?

If you run into any issues, don't hesitate to reach out:

Happy building! 🚀