Hey guys, since that's my first time at LD (I've already join other Jams, but they had 1-2 weeks) do you have any tips to a solo dev? Thank you, hope everybody have fun!

I was exploring the LD website and than clicked "Join LD 47" and "Create Game" or something like that. But now the "Join LD 47" button isn't there anymore. My question is: When I "Publish" my game in the game tab will count to the Jam? Even if i've clicked "Join" earliear?