In this blog post, we will provide an overview of how to set up databases in Bubble, a popular no-code platform for building web applications.

With the help of our guide, you will learn how to create data types, set up privacy rules, and manage app data in Bubble, enabling you to create powerful web apps without needing extensive coding knowledge.

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Setting Up Data Types in Bubble

When working with Bubble, it's essential to understand how to create and manage data types.

Each data type in Bubble represents a table in your database, and they include default fields such as email, modified date, create date, and slug. To set up your data types:

1. Create new fields for your data types, ensuring that you choose the appropriate field types and lists.
2. Organize your data types in a way that makes sense for your app, linking them together as needed.

Building a Database for an E-Commerce Platform

To demonstrate how to set up databases in Bubble, let's create an example e-commerce platform.

The platform will need four data types: Users, Products, Purchases, and Categories.

Here's how to create these data types:

1. Link tables together by referencing other data types within your fields.
2. Add fields like name, price, and category to the Product data type, ensuring that the field types match the data you plan to store.

Privacy Tab in Bubble

When developing your app, it's essential to be aware of privacy rules. Privacy rules in Bubble prevent unauthorized access to your app's data. To ensure your app's data remains secure:

1. Familiarize yourself with the privacy rules within Bubble.
2. Set rules for who can view certain data, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected.

Managing App Data in Bubble

App data in Bubble allows you to view and manage the live data within your database. With Bubble, you can:

1. Add, edit, or delete entries directly in the database.
2. Import and export data using CSV files.
3. Switch between live and test databases, allowing you to test your app without affecting live data.

Bubble's Default Fields for Data Types

By default, Bubble includes four fields for each data type: Creator, create date, modified date, and slug. The slug field represents the URL for a data type and can be customized within your app's workflow logic in Bubble.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we have provided a comprehensive guide to setting up databases in Bubble. By following these steps, you can create powerful web apps without needing extensive coding knowledge. To learn more about building web apps with Bubble, consider checking out No Code MBA's complete course, where you'll learn how to create fully-functioning web apps using a variety of no-code tools.

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