1.3 Choosing Your Tools
Frameworks, databases, hosting — why you don't need to master any.
What This Lesson Covers
- What a framework is and why it matters (in plain English)
- Picking a database that's free and simple
- Choosing hosting that costs nothing
- Why the specific choices matter less than you think
How to Start
Open Claude Desktop with the course folder selected and type:
start lesson 1.3You don't need to become an expert. Claude will explain each choice and why it fits your situation. Your job is to understand the tradeoffs, not memorize documentation.
What You'll Walk Away With
- A tech stack chosen and understood (at a high level)
- Your project initialized and ready to build
- Confidence that you picked the right tools for your situation