Getting Started with Windsurf

Introduction

Welcome to Windsurf! This tutorial will guide you through the basics of setting up and using Windsurf IDE to create modern web applications. Windsurf combines the power of AI with a streamlined development environment to help you build better websites faster.

Prerequisites

Before getting started with Windsurf, make sure you have:

• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Node.js (version 14 or higher) installed on your system
• A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge recommended)
• Text editor or IDE of your choice

Installation

Installing Windsurf is straightforward. Follow these steps:

# Install Windsurf CLI globally
npm install -g @windsurf/cli

# Verify installation
windsurf --version

Creating Your First Project

Let's create your first Windsurf project:

# Create a new project
windsurf create my-first-project

# Navigate to project directory
cd my-first-project

# Start development server
windsurf dev

Your new project will be available at http://localhost:3000. The project structure will look like this:

my-first-project/
├── src/
│   ├── components/
│   ├── styles/
│   └── pages/
├── public/
├── package.json
└── windsurf.config.js

Using Templates

Windsurf provides a variety of templates to jumpstart your development:

# List available templates
windsurf list-templates

# Create project from template
windsurf create my-shop --template ecommerce

Popular templates include:

• Landing Page - Perfect for product launches
• E-commerce - Complete online store setup
• Blog - Content-focused website template
• Portfolio - Showcase your work

AI Features

Windsurf's AI assistant can help you write better code faster:

Next Steps

Now that you've set up your first project, here are some recommended next steps: