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Getting started

First up, let's get acquainted with the key components and concepts that come together to create a LivePreso deck.

A deck consists of HTML layouts, CSS styles, JS code, and a project file which spells out the content structure and other important metadata. The content can interact with the wider platform via a client-side javascript API called Bridge, to facilitate data access, persistence, navigation and communication with remote clients.


Your first project​

Want to get stuck in and come back for more docs later?

Follow these instructions to get up and running quickly with our "Starting Point Deck".

How the documentation is organised​

To help you find what you're looking for, we've put together an organisational overview:

  • Overview explains the concepts and components that make up a LivePreso project - aka. a deck. What is a slide? What are hooks? You'll find the answers here.
  • Guides are step-by-step instructions for implementing the various features of a LivePreso deck.
  • Testing is all about how to thoroughly test your deck before it's released to your clients, do not skip this section!
  • API contains technical references for the various components of a LivePreso deck. It includes examples and descriptions but assumes you have a basic understanding of the concepts.
  • CDK takes you through the features of our Content Developer Kit - the application used to preview, test and upload your decks.
  • Design guidelines are everything that needs to be considered when designing a LivePreso deck. It also discusses important information such as font licensing and reserved spaces, so pop in and take a look!
  • Glossary gives brief descriptions of various LivePreso terminology. Forgotten the difference between a "custom slide" and a "temp slide"? This section has got you covered.

Getting help​

Have questions? We have answers, and if you can't find them here, please contact us via the provided Slack channel or email address and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. We're always happy to help!