This interactive project guides you through Val Town basics using the editor and a live tracker.

➡️ Get Set Up (Just 2 Steps!):

1. Open Your Code: In the File Tree (left sidebar), make sure backend/index.ts is selected. This is where you'll follow instructions and make small edits.
2. Open Your Tracker: Click the "Open HTTP endpoint" button (it looks like a link icon 🔗 near the top-right of the editor). This opens your Live Progress Tracker in a new browser tab. Keep this tab open!

Ready? Switch back to the backend/index.ts file in this editor window. Follow the instructions written in the code comments, starting near the top. Use your Tracker tab to see progress!

🚀 Quick Jumps (Optional):

Know what you want to learn? Find the relevant comment block in backend/index.ts:

• Editing & Live Preview: // STEP 2
• Saving Data (Blob Storage): // STEP 3
• Sending Email: // STEP 4
• Scheduled Tasks (Cron): // STEP 5 (Action is in the Tracker Tab)

✨ Quick UI Tour:

As you work in this editor window, notice:

• File Tree (Left): Navigate your project files.
• Save Button (Top-Right): Saves your changes, making them live.
• Logs Pane (Bottom): Shows console.log output and errors. Useful for debugging!
• Environment Variables (Left Sidebar): Securely store secrets (API keys). Access with Deno.env.get("...").
• "+" Button (Top-Right): Create new Vals (HTTP, Cron, Email, Scheduled).