Bubble.io: Data types

From users to products to posts, data types are what give each entry its own unique set of characteristics and help make our apps customizable.

With App Data, managing data types just got a whole lot easier.

This article outlines the advantages of using app data to unlock various data types, create customizable experiences, streamline data management, and take advantage of the guide to data types.

App data can be used to uncover the benefits of different data types such as text, audio, image, and video content, allowing for the creation of unique and personal experiences. Data management is also simplified by using app data, allowing developers to easily access, organize, and store data of various types. Finally, this article provides a guide to understanding data types and how they can be used to the advantage of users.

What are Data Types?

Data types are the building blocks of any application. They are collections of entries, such as users or products, that all share the same set of characteristics. These characteristics are known as fields and are used to describe each entry.

For example, if we have a data type called users, we would likely define fields like name, age, and email. This way, when we create an entry for a user, we know exactly what attributes it must contain.

Creating a User Data Type

The first data type we will create is a user.

To create a data type, we need to define fields and their respective field types.

For our user data type, we can create a field for username, a field for age, and a field for email. We would set the field type for username as text, the field type for age as number, and the field type for email as text. Once we have defined these fields, we can create our user data type.

Creating a Product Data Type

We can also create a data type for products.

For this, we would create a field for name, a field for price, and a field for in stock. We would set the field type for name as text, the field type for price as number, and the field type for in stock as yes/no. Once we have created these fields, our product data type is now ready to use.

Viewing & Editing Data in App Data

Now that we have created our data types, let's take a look at what we can do with them. In the App Data sub tab, we can view all of our data types and entries in our development database.

From here, we can add, edit, and delete entries as needed. To view our live database, just click the Live Database tab.

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