how rhyme works

Understanding how Rhyme turns your code into a working app helps you build better. Let’s peek behind the curtain!

the journey of your code

When you write Rhyme code, here’s what happens:

1. You write → Simple, readable Rhyme code
2. Rhyme compiles → Your code becomes instructions
3. The VM runs → Instructions create your live app
4. Users interact → Your app responds in real-time

it’s like cooking

Think of Rhyme like following a recipe:

• Your code = The recipe
• Actions = The ingredients
• Variables = The containers that hold things
• The VM = The kitchen where it all happens

why this matters

Understanding the basics helps you:

• Debug when things go wrong
• Build more efficient apps
• Know what’s possible

the magic of actions

Actions are pre-built pieces that do specific things:

• text/title knows how to display a title
• button/text knows how to be clickable
• data/set knows how to save information

You combine these actions to build anything you can imagine!

next steps

Ready to dive deeper? Check out core concepts for a more detailed understanding.