What is Catalyst Projects ?

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Introduction

Catalyst Projects are the foundation for building your apps and solutions using Zoho Catalyst. Whether you’re creating a simple web app or a full-scale enterprise solution, your journey starts by creating a Catalyst project from the Catalyst console.

Each project is a unified space where you can access all Catalyst services, tools, and components. From one project, you can develop for multiple platforms, manage backend services, and even deploy your app to production all in one place.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Accessing the Catalyst Console

To get started:

  • Sign in to the Catalyst Console using your Zoho or Catalyst account.
  • Based on your data center (US, EU, IN, etc.), you’ll be directed to the appropriate console dashboard.
  1. Explore the Index Page

Once you’re in the console:

  • You’ll land on the Index Page, which lists all your existing Catalyst projects.
  • Here, you can view notifications, manage general settings, and access help resources for services and tools.
  • From this page, you can create a new project or manage existing ones.
  1. Create a New Catalyst Project

To create a new project:

  1. Click Create New Project on the Index Page.

2. Enter a name for your project in the pop-up window.

Note: Your project name can include letters, numbers, underscores (_), and hyphens (-). Avoid spaces and other special characters.

 

3. Click Create.

4. Once the project is created, click Access Project to open it.

You’ll now be inside your new project dashboard where you can use Catalyst’s services, tools, and settings to start building.

Tips

  • Platform Flexibility: One project can support one app per platform—Web, Android, and iOS—along with multiple functions and AppSail solutions.
  • Cross-Platform Ready: Catalyst supports building cross-platform apps from the same project using the appropriate SDKs.
  • Shared Backend: All solutions within a project share access to common backend services like Data Store, File Store, and Serverless Functions.
  • Separate Projects for Separate Data: If your solutions don’t share data or logic, consider creating separate projects.
  • Project Limit: You can create up to 50 projects in your account. Need more? Reach out to support@zohocatalyst.com.
  • CLI Usage: You can initialize a project using the Catalyst CLI with catalyst init, but your first project must be created via the console.

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