getting-started

To get started with data collection in an empty workspace, you can trigger an interactive Cairn tour by simply saying hi or asking how to begin. The guided walkthrough automatically builds a sample facility survey collection to demonstrate the full data lifecycle.

The best way to demonstrate data visualization and record ingestion is through an automated sample workflow that creates collections, adds records, and displays data via tables, charts, and maps. This showcases the platform's end-to-end capabilities without requiring manual setup.

If your workspace already has existing collections, the onboarding tour detects your user data to avoid redundant demonstrations. It seamlessly pivots away from the sample facility survey and transitions naturally to assist with your actual project goals.

The Cairn guided walkthrough handles collection design by programmatically creating a sample facility survey within an empty workspace. It then executes an end-to-end demonstration loop requiring access to collection management and record manipulation tools to ingest records and visualize outputs.

The interactive tour avoids requiring prior setup to solve the cold-start problem for new users. By providing an immediate, guided demonstration of data collection and visualization capabilities, it eliminates the barrier of manual configuration before you can see the platform in action.