1 00:00:00,310 --> 00:00:04,690 With Coda, you can build data powered interactive feature-rich documents. 2 00:00:04,690 --> 00:00:07,530 In Coda, they're simply called docs. 3 00:00:07,530 --> 00:00:08,834 But as you'll soon learn, 4 00:00:08,834 --> 00:00:11,790 the possibilities of what you can make with a doc are endless. 5 00:00:12,880 --> 00:00:15,470 Once you've visited coda.io and signed up, 6 00:00:15,470 --> 00:00:19,740 you can begin creating your first doc by clicking New doc. 7 00:00:19,740 --> 00:00:22,900 You can either start with a blank page or use a template. 8 00:00:22,900 --> 00:00:27,050 Notice that Coda provides a variety of templates to help you kick things off. 9 00:00:27,050 --> 00:00:30,986 For example, there are templates that let you throw together a doc for 10 00:00:30,986 --> 00:00:36,138 brainstorming an idea, managing a project, tracking tasks, or even publishing a blog. 11 00:00:36,138 --> 00:00:38,620 You can also create your own templates. 12 00:00:38,620 --> 00:00:41,784 So if you've come up with a great project tracker, for example, 13 00:00:41,784 --> 00:00:43,780 you can convert it into a template. 14 00:00:43,780 --> 00:00:48,690 That way, you or others on your team can use it over and over again. 15 00:00:48,690 --> 00:00:52,755 Another quick way to get started is by importing existing text or 16 00:00:52,755 --> 00:00:55,620 data from another tool or software. 17 00:00:55,620 --> 00:00:59,957 You can import documents from Google Drive, Excel spreadsheets, 18 00:00:59,957 --> 00:01:05,650 CSV files, and data from other apps like Trello and Notion into your Coda doc. 19 00:01:05,650 --> 00:01:08,407 By default, all of the docs you create or 20 00:01:08,407 --> 00:01:13,170 copy get added to your default workspace here on the main page. 21 00:01:13,170 --> 00:01:17,280 For example, my default workspace is teamtreehouse.com where 22 00:01:17,280 --> 00:01:22,160 I'd find my newly created doc inside the default My Docs folder. 23 00:01:22,160 --> 00:01:24,913 Coda workspaces help you manage doc sharing so 24 00:01:24,913 --> 00:01:30,050 teams can create separate ones for people working on different projects. 25 00:01:30,050 --> 00:01:31,283 Like other docs, 26 00:01:31,283 --> 00:01:37,420 Coda can serve as a simple writing surface to compose new content or jot down notes. 27 00:01:37,420 --> 00:01:41,180 Where Coda really shines is in its flexibility. 28 00:01:41,180 --> 00:01:44,633 Unlike any other type of doc, Coda lets you manage and 29 00:01:44,633 --> 00:01:48,703 manipulate data and add interactive elements like buttons and 30 00:01:48,703 --> 00:01:52,980 other controls to create app-like experiences. 31 00:01:52,980 --> 00:01:58,680 Let's visit Coda's doc gallery by clicking the Doc Gallery navigation link. 32 00:01:58,680 --> 00:02:03,680 This is an excellent showcase of all the docs Coda makers have created. 33 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:06,987 And it's a great place to find lots of examples and inspiration for 34 00:02:06,987 --> 00:02:08,700 what you can create. 35 00:02:08,700 --> 00:02:10,970 Let's browse through some examples. 36 00:02:10,970 --> 00:02:14,880 Under Categories, I'll select Productivity. 37 00:02:14,880 --> 00:02:18,324 Here I can see different productivity related docs, tools, and 38 00:02:18,324 --> 00:02:20,464 templates built by the Coda community. 39 00:02:24,614 --> 00:02:29,180 This Dory and Pulse doc looks interesting and seems to be a popular one. 40 00:02:29,180 --> 00:02:33,895 It provides a super simple way for teams to do a quick pulse check, 41 00:02:33,895 --> 00:02:37,946 make decisions, and add and vote on topics to discuss. 42 00:02:41,070 --> 00:02:44,220 The Split Costs with Friends doc also looks useful. 43 00:02:44,220 --> 00:02:48,240 It makes it easy to split costs among a group of people. 44 00:02:48,240 --> 00:02:52,550 Normally, you might use a spreadsheet to track and calculate expenses. 45 00:02:52,550 --> 00:02:56,721 Coda makes this easier with databases, or tables that are connected, or 46 00:02:56,721 --> 00:02:58,720 can talk to each other. 47 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:04,055 So you can create something like this expenses page, for example, that displays 48 00:03:04,055 --> 00:03:09,790 expenses paid by each person sorted by date with different views for each person. 49 00:03:09,790 --> 00:03:12,480 Plus, this doc looks like an app on your phone. 50 00:03:14,680 --> 00:03:18,400 Finally, let's review the Education category. 51 00:03:18,400 --> 00:03:22,256 Here you might find a doc that can help you with studying, for example. 52 00:03:25,117 --> 00:03:29,820 I see a helpful task planner someone made to help you stay organized. 53 00:03:32,270 --> 00:03:37,499 And here's the flash card app that uses the spaced repetition learning and 54 00:03:37,499 --> 00:03:42,313 memorization technique to help make what you're learning stick and 55 00:03:42,313 --> 00:03:44,395 track your progress, neat. 56 00:03:44,395 --> 00:03:48,752 These are just a few examples of what's possible with Coda, and 57 00:03:48,752 --> 00:03:51,790 the many tools you can easily create. 58 00:03:51,790 --> 00:03:55,848 If you find something in the docs gallery that fits your needs, 59 00:03:55,848 --> 00:03:58,830 you can copy it by clicking Copy doc. 60 00:03:58,830 --> 00:04:02,737 This adds the doc to your own workspace so that you're able to modify it and 61 00:04:02,737 --> 00:04:03,691 make it your own. 62 00:04:11,720 --> 00:04:16,335 I encourage you to explore this doc gallery frequently for more ideas on what 63 00:04:16,335 --> 00:04:21,039 you can make, and learn more about the unique solutions Coda makers design. 64 00:04:24,258 --> 00:04:28,969 Coda's building blocks are so powerful that you can build mini apps inside your 65 00:04:28,969 --> 00:04:33,660 docs by simply adding calendars, to-do-lists, and media to a page. 66 00:04:33,660 --> 00:04:37,280 Then add buttons and controls to add more interactivity. 67 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:41,917 Coda even lets you integrate with popular tools like Slack, Gmail, Spotify, and 68 00:04:41,917 --> 00:04:43,971 many more to supercharge your docs, 69 00:04:43,971 --> 00:04:49,490 making those tools a whole lot more useful than they could ever be as separate tools. 70 00:04:49,490 --> 00:04:53,423 Join me in the next video where you'll get a chance to create, share, and 71 00:04:53,423 --> 00:04:54,890 publish your first Coda doc