Building applications without code.
WHAT TYPES EXIST
Canvas applications, where you design the interface freely Model-driven applications, generated from a data model Applications embedded in other services
WHAT CANVAS APPLICATIONS SUIT
Task-specific tools with a designed interface Mobile data collection Simple processes
WHAT MODEL-DRIVEN APPLICATIONS SUIT
Data-centric business processes Consistent interfaces generated from structure
WHAT THEY CONNECT TO
Hundreds of data sources, through connectors.
WHAT THE UNDERLYING DATA PLATFORM PROVIDES
Structured storage with security, relationships, business rules and auditing.
WHEN TO USE IT RATHER THAN A LIST OR SPREADSHEET
When the data matters, has relationships, or requires proper security.
WHAT LICENSING TO ESTABLISH
Which connectors your licence includes, since some require additional licensing.
WHY
It is a common and expensive surprise.
WHAT TO BUILD FIRST
Something small and genuinely useful.
WHAT TO AVOID
Rebuilding a complex system that should be purchased or properly developed.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Who owns the application when the builder moves on.
