Tutorials

Welcome to the Xitzin tutorials! These step-by-step guides will teach you how to build Gemini capsules from scratch.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

• Installed Xitzin
• A Gemini client like Astronomo
• Basic Python knowledge
• Familiarity with web frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, or Django)

Tutorials

• Your First Capsule

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  Build a complete personal capsule with multiple pages and navigation.

• Handling User Input

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  Learn how Gemini's input mechanism works and build a search feature.

• User Authentication

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  Implement certificate-based authentication for private content.

• Building a Guestbook

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  Complete project combining all concepts: routes, input, auth, templates.

Learning Path

We recommend following the tutorials in order:

1. Your First Capsule - Learn the basics of routing and Gemtext
2. Handling User Input - Understand Gemini's unique input mechanism
3. User Authentication - Add identity and access control
4. Building a Guestbook - Put it all together in a real project

Each tutorial builds on concepts from the previous ones.