> Markdown version of [Next Steps](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/getting-started/next-steps). Section index: [llms.txt](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/getting-started/llms.txt)

# Add Muscles to Your Walking Skeleton

You have now created, started, walked through, and built a Vaadin walking skeleton. Now it is time to start adding muscles to that skeleton, turning it into a fully functional application. The [Building Apps](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps.md) section of the documentation contains all the resources you need.

> **Important: Work in progress**
>
> This section of the documentation is still being written. Expect to see more guides soon!

## <a id="add-views-navigation"></a>Add Views & Navigation

Expand your application by adding multiple views and enabling navigation between them. See the [Views & Navigation](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps/views.md) guides for step-by-step instructions.

## <a id="add-data"></a>Add Data

Integrate data handling into your application with forms, validation, and interactive grids. Learn how to manage user input and display dynamic content by following the [Forms & Data](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps/forms-data.md) guides.

## <a id="implement-security"></a>Implement Security

Secure your application with user authentication and authorization. Refer to the [Security](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps/security.md) guides to learn how.

## <a id="use-a-real-database"></a>Use a Real Database

Replace the in-memory H2 database with a production-ready database. Follow the [Add Flyway](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps/forms-data/add-flyway.md) and [Replace H2](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps/forms-data/replace-h2.md) guides for details.