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Thoughts and ideas on how to build tools, automate workflows and speed-up the workplace.
June 2021 release - Build an SQL CRUD app in seconds
The June release significantly improves the developer experience when; building CRUD apps with an SQL database, laying out components, and delivering responsive apps. TL; DR Build SQL CRUD apps in seconds A new layout settings bar Preset layouts Responsive navigation layout Improved design experience Confirmation modal for actions Build SQL CRUD apps in seconds Previous to this release, SQL was supported but the experience was tedious. We talked with our community, we listened hard and went back to first principles, and the outcome is an entire new and improved SQL experience.
Joe Johnston
Jun 27, 2021
Top 10 open source development tools (tried and tested)
Software is eating the world, and there are not enough developers to fulfill demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for software developers, which includes software engineers, will grow 22%, substantially faster than the 4% average for all careers. As developers and IT professionals, this demand results in pressure. We are often given impossible deadlines, velocity goals and expected to deliver at breakneck speeds, with zero bugs. This is exactly why we need the support and acceleration of good open source development tools.
Joe Johnston
Jun 15, 2021
May 2021 release - Run Budibase in your browser
The May release transforms the development experience for every single Budibase user. It is also the beginning of a new and exciting journey that involves Budibase moving to the browser. TL; DR Run Budibase via the browser in your self-hosted cloud We will no longer actively develop on the Budibase desktop builder A new Admin UI Improved user management Built-in email support Google Auth - users can sign in with Google New, fresh, accessible UI New data provider component (with sorting/filtering/UX/perf enhancements) New table component (remove and add columns) New formula data type Import Options as part of the CSV import Add code to automations CRON automation trigger Run Budibase in the cloud From this release forward, you will run Budibase via the browser in your self-hosted cloud.
Joe Johnston
May 27, 2021
5 best open source low-code platforms (tried and tested)
Low-code and no-code are the latest phenomena to take over our strategy meetings and development chats. These solutions are not new, but the emergence of new technologies and a shift in how we work has accelerated their need within the workplace. The statistics below provide an overview of the scale of the low code market: Forrester states that as much as, 75% of application development uses low-code platforms. Gartner places worldwide low-code market growth at 23% in 2021 According to the market research study published by P&S Intelligence, the global low code market will witness a 31.
Joe Johnston
May 5, 2021
14 Best Database Management Software to use in 2024
A good database is crucial to any company. An organization’s database stores all the pertinent details about the company, such as employee details, client records, transactional information, etc. Therefore selecting the correct database is critical. The database selection process can be complex, especially if you’re inexperienced. Fortunately, we’re made the process easier for you. We’ve compiled a list of the 14 best database management software to use in 2021. You can find the list below, and we’ve also covered important topics to help with comprehension of the subject.
Joe Johnston
Mar 22, 2021
5 best open source form builder apps (tried and tested)
My name is Joe, and I have been building online forms for the last 10 years of my life. I have developed forms in several different ways; with html5 form builders, with Javascript form builders, to niche React form builders, and more. From my experience, I can conclude that the best open-source form builders make it quick and easy to create beautiful, functional, and accessible forms. Forms are a critical construct of the digital age.
Joe Johnston
Feb 19, 2021
6 tried and tested ways to get more Github Stars
Over the last year, we’ve been building an open-source, low-code platform for developers and IT professionals. We’ve been so bogged down building the product and talking to users; we completely neglected the Budibase Github repo . A trifling 83 stars in November presented a bleak assessment of the impact our repository had on passersby. So, a few weeks back, we decided to give more thought to our Github repository. I would like to stipulate, we do not treat stars as the primary currency of successful open source projects.
Joe Johnston
Dec 14, 2020
The 20 best small business apps (tried and tested)
Are you looking for a list of the top, most useful small business apps? Are you interested in automating business processes, and unearthing new ways to gain control and save your business money and time? Then look no further. Along with team members from other departments, we have come together to finally get to the bottom of which business apps are best for small businesses. We’ve drafted in the help of Twitter and our 1200 followers to suggest and vote for their favorites.
Joe Johnston
Oct 28, 2020