Newsletter #21: Backendless, Multi-Step Form, User Value in Derived Field & Save Form Data in Session

It's time to know about some interesting DrapCode updates and developments!!! So, hop on  & get ready to intake our bi-weekly dose of updates. 

In this week's edition, we have curated a list of features that have been upgraded to give you a better no code experience. We have also shared some upcoming features on which our development team is currently working on as well as some tutorials, a template and blogs to educate you about DrapCode. So, don't forget to check them!!!

Let's get started:

What's New?

New features, latest developments & Updates!

 Authentication with Backendless!

Previously we provided only a simple login/sign-up function where user authentication was managed at DrapCode only. But now you can even manage the user authentication on Backendless. Backendless is a popular no code database back-end and many of you want to create your projects on it. So now you can create your app with its data and authentication on Backendless. In short, you can use Backendless as the back-end and build the front-end of your web app on DrapCode. 

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 Create Multi-Step Forms

We have upgraded our collection forms and now you can pass a collection ID to the next page irrespective to what's being created or saved on the current page. In short, you can create multi-step collection forms in your web app on DrapCode, where data filled in the first form gets saved and redirects the user to the next form accordingly. We hope this feature has open more possibilities for you. 

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 Access Logged In User's Values in Derived Fields

We have upgraded our derived fields up a notch and now they have become more dynamic. This means after logging in to a web app, we can access all fields of user collection in derived field of any collection. Now, the user value changes automatically according to the logged in person. So check out the updated derived fields and make your web app more dynamic. 

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 Save Form Data in a Session

Save/Update Collection event is updated! Now you can save the form data in a session. And then, use or display that stored data on other pages till the user is there using the application. It means you can easily store a lot of the data in the session storage and use it later in any other form fields or as text/header etc on the same page or any other page as the user navigates. 

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Video Tutorials

Watch and learn all about the Builder!

Learn How Use the Data of a Current Logged In User

To help you understand different features and functionalities, in every newsletter we share these educational video tutorials. This particular video tutorial helps you understand how to get information or data of a current logged in user and use it to display their name, email, profile photos, etc. 

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Learn about External Parameters in Collection Filters

Collection filters allow you to display filtered data of a collection in a CMS components like data table, data group and data list. However, there are some external parameters in collection filters. So check out this video tutorial and learn how to use external parameters in filters, so that filters can bring data on the basis of dynamic values. 

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Upcoming Features

Here are some of the upcoming features that are in pipeline!

Save Any Component as a Segment

You can save any component as a Custom Segment and then re-use it anywhere you want in a web app project on DrapCode.

Support for Custom CSS & JavaScript Files

Custom CSS and JavaScript files will be supported to build custom user interfaces (UI) on DrapCode. You will be able to conveniently upload Custom CSS and JavaScript files directly to your web app project.

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Readymade Templates 

Free templates to build web apps faster!

 Reddit Clone - Free Template

If you want to start an online network of communities where people can share their interests, opinions, hobbies, etc, then this free template is all you need. Set your Reddit-like online platform and create a network of online communities on your web app where people can post different types of content and others can share their opinion on it by voting. 

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Blogs & Insights  

Read & learn about no code & low code in depth.

How is a Traditional Development Different from a No Code Development?

The end-result of traditional development and no code development is same. But the way of achieving that result is different. Traditional development involves hand-coding that is expensive and time-taking. Whereas, no code development involves no coding at all. Read More

How to Start Working as a No Code Freelancer?

Today, freelancing is getting very popular due to its work hour flexibility and high demand in some sectors and online marketplaces. And as no code is also suddenly skyrocketing, becoming a no code freelancer would be a great step. Read More

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