1. Find a topic you're interested in: forum
2. Research what data is available in this area: data
3. Create your application: tools
4. Collaborate with the Open Source community: github
5. Share your work with the world to get feedback: blogs

Data cake courtesy of Epic Graphics

1. Identify the data
2. Sketch your concept
3. Build a team
4. Prototype an idea
5. Share the results!