Create a Node-RED app using in the cloud.
First, create a free account here: Create account
Then deploy a simple app: Deploy app:.
Login, use your credentials from step 1. After logging in, scroll down a bit and give the application a unique name. Leave the rest of the options default.
Click on Create.
When your app is deployed and running, you will see that your app is awake or running.
Click on 'Visit App URL'
In the following screens, leave everything default, setting a username and password is optional.
If you have your Node-RED application running, you can continue building apps.
Here are some examples:
Use your voice to control a machine
You can also have a look at https://developer.ibm.com for more inspiration.