# Getting Started  ## Metadata - Author: [[nextjs.org]] - Full Title: Getting Started - Category: #articles - Summary: To create a Next.js app, use the command npx create-next-app@latest nextjs-dashboard --use-npm --example "https://github.com/vercel/next-learn/tree/main/dashboard/starter-example" in your terminal. The course provides pre-written code to reflect real-world development, allowing you to focus on learning Next.js features. The project's folder structure includes folders such as app, public, and config files, with placeholder data available for use. TypeScript is used throughout the project for modern development practices, ensuring data format accuracy. Run npm i and npm run dev to install packages and start the development server on port 3000, respectively, as you progress through Chapter 1. - URL: https://nextjs.org/learn/dashboard-app/getting-started ## Highlights - **`/app/lib`**: Contains functions used in your application, such as reusable utility functions and data fetching functions. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jjmmfgqvtpy21ardg7jkknzs))