To enable a waitlist for an event with a capacity of 500 people, what should be done first?

Creating an event is the essential first step in enabling a waitlist for an upcoming event. Before you can set the maximum capacity or the waitlist option, the event itself needs to be established within the system. This includes defining key details such as the event name, date, time, location, and any other pertinent information that characterizes the event.

Once the event is created, further configuration can follow, such as adjusting capacity settings and activating the waitlist feature. Until the foundational event entity is available, other functions related to capacity and registrations cannot be executed. Thus, initiating by creating the event provides a necessary framework for all subsequent configurations and options, including those regarding capacity and waitlists.