Technology is currently in every single thing we do. We have asked ourselves several times how can I create an app? If you have done some research, you know that to create an app or called a program, it is necessary to code.
Coding is a skill that not everyone can develop. Sometimes, you know how to code, but you just don’t have the time to do it. That’s where a visual development platform like bubble.io comes in.
Bubble is a no-code development platform, which has been designed to help build applications without coding. It could be a simple app with a few features or a complex one to run an entire business on a large scale. Bubble gives the capability to people who are familiar with coding to create what they need. The beauty of Bubble is that it also can help coding experts with advanced knowledge to build high-level features so we are talking about a flexible platform.
Bubble allows you to create an application that can be used with endless third-party resources both in the front end and the back end.
It may sound simple, but as you gain experience, you realize its ability to carry out complex processes. Complex processes without having to deal with the syntax of a programming language.
What kind of apps can I create in bubble.io?
You may think that it sounds too good to be true, or because it is a relatively new technology, there will not be much support from the community. A lot of successful applications are built in Bubble Marketplace. On the other hand, the Bubble Forum is a community where you can post your queries; therefore, people with more experience can help you. Also, you will be able to help someone caught in a bug that you have already solved.
You can create apps like:
- – A custom API.
- – A custom application capable of consuming and displaying data stored in another application, for example, Salesforce. You can make a custom interface. It could show exactly the specific information the client needs.
- – Product sales applications.
On top of that, with Bubble, you don’t have to worry about having staff to manage your database, deployments, and general operations. The platform with its tools takes care of it for you.
Bubble offers basic management within its ecosystem of data.
The capacity of instant integration through Plugins and third-party applications for:
- – Sending emails
- – Webhooks
- – Pre-made templates
- – Automatic branch management for collaborative work
- – Managing different sub-apps. Targeting different customers is just one feature of a large ecosystem. Most likely, you will find what you are looking for.
What can’t I do?
Despite Bubble’s capabilities to manage complex processes, one of the main constraints of the system is its lack of graphic capacity. If you need to create an App with heavy animation like a game or a cutting-edge portal, Bubble is not the right choice.
How to learn bubble.io?
Like any new skill, Bubble has its learning curve. The creators behind this tool have designed it to help new developers simply learn the basics. An introductory program in which you learn how to perform simple applications by applying the basic concepts of the tool to how to clone quite complex applications is available for free. Examples of applications that integrate with Instagram, Zendesk, Dropbox, Udemy, LinkedIn, Airbnb, Netflix, Uber, and even Salesforce, among others, are available for everyone interested in learning this technology.
Bubble.io is an option to keep in mind for low-code solutions, whether you are an experienced programmer or someone just getting started with app development.
Fernando Hernandez
I'm a passionate Salesforce consultant and developer with over 3 years of experience in the technology industry. My love for technology is evident in my continuous quest for knowledge and my desire to share it with others.