Build Mobile App in Bluemix - ibm-cloud

I am new to IBM Bluemix, I want to create a mobile app using bluemix. I went through many vedios and tutorials but those are based on Mobile Builder which is not part of bluemix catalog anymore. I know I can use MobileFirst service but not sure what are the exact steps. Can someone elaborate step by step to create a mobile app in bluemix.
Thanks in advance!!!

To start building a Mobile application on Bluemix, visit the new Mobile dashboard below:
https://console.bluemix.net/developer/mobile/dashboard
From there, you can either choose a starter kit or services to get started.
If you select a starter kit, you can add services like Mobile Analytics, App ID (security), and Push Notifications to your project after it's created. You can also add other services like Watson or Cloudant too!
After setting it up, you can download the code, read the README, and get started coding in XCode or Android Studio.

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