Newsletter-65: Create/Update Collection, URL Params Derived Field, Create/Update Ref. Field & Salesforce Integration

Feb 16, 2024

Hi There!👋

Welcome back! Let's kick off the week with renewed enthusiasm as we move ahead.

As you do that, take a sneak peek at what we have in store for you : Fresh Features to add that extra flair to your app, Future Features set to elevate your app experience with enlightening Video Tutorials, and insightful Blog Posts guiding you through each step of the way.

Don't miss these game-changing enhancements! Dive in today to see your app shine in the competitive landscape.

Stay motivated, savour the adventure of app crafting, and brace yourself for more exciting updates heading your way soon! 🚀

Happy New Year! 🎉🥳 May the coming year bring you joy, success, and new adventures!

📰 What's New?

New features, Latest developments & Updates!

🆙 Create/Update Collection Items with Reference Field Values

What's this Feature All About?

This feature allows you to create a collection item and reference all associated collection items in a single event. For example, when creating a Person, it will automatically generate Education, Employment, and Family collection items within the same event.

Benefits:

You can create a main item and all its related items together in one go, saving time and effort.
You can manage everything at one place.

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🔡 Support of URL Creation Using Derived Field

What's this Feature All About?

With this feature you can create dynamic URL parameters based on data stored in collection fields. This functionality allows for the customisation and manipulation of URLs based on the values stored in the collection fields. For example, https://example.com?name=drapcode&location=US&price=100

Benefits:

You can tailor content based on user data to enhance their experience.
You can better understand user behaviour, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.

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👥 Create/ Update Reference Field Items using Current User/Browser Session

What's this Feature All About?

This feature enables you to create and update reference field item values directly from the current user, tenant, or browser session. It streamlines the process of managing reference field items, enhancing efficiency and user experience within the application.

Benefits:

You can easily create and update reference field items, saving time and effort.
The streamlined process enhances efficiency, making it more convenient and intuitive for you to work within the application.

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✅ Salesforce Integration

What's this Feature All About?

With this feature, you can utilise the Salesforce APIs to create the collection schema and perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations, then execute queries for CRUD operations. You can utilise Salesforce as your backend and DrapCode as your frontend to retrieve data and much more, enabling you to build full-fledged web apps on top of the Salesforce app seamlessly.

Benefits:

You can use Salesforce's APIs that offer a wide range of actions like data manipulation and retrieval, enabling diverse web app development.
You can seamlessly links your web app with Salesforce services to enhance user experience.

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🐞 Bug Fixes & Improvements

Fixed a bug where the resources list wouldn't show up upon page reload, even if resources were saved.
Fixed a bug where query parameters conflicted with the Data Search Form.
Fixed a bug where the Page Collection item ID wasn't rendered on Update Collection form elements like the submit button.
Fixed a bug causing errors while disabling Developer API Public Access.
Enhancement: Custom Data Mapping for the current user/tenant.
Enhancement: Need to pass price_id in Stripe checkout (subscription) flow.
Enhancement: Feature to manage Page Custom JS using a JS editor from the Page list.
Enhancement: Feature to clone custom components similar to what we have for collections and external APIs.

🎦 Video Tutorials

Watch and learn all about the Builder!

Create Collection via REST API

In this video tutorial you will understand how to create a collection via a REST API to organise data. 😃😃

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ChatGPT Plugin: Introduction

In this video tutorial you will know how use ChatGPT in DrapCode. 😃😃

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Upcoming Features

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

🔁 Twilio Integration

This feature lets you send notifications (sms/messages) on user's phone. This means you can get messages right from the app. It makes communication smooth and seamless within the web application.

✳️ Google Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

This feature allows you to add an extra layer of protection alongside your username and password. Users will authenticate using two-factor authentication to access their app, thus securing it from unauthorised access.

Blogs & Insights 😀😀

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

Navigating HIPAA Compliance: Building Healthcare App Functionalities with No-Code

Do you need HIPAA-compliant healthcare app functionalities with no-code tools?? Read more

Strategic No-Code Selection: Making the Right Choice for Your Business

Are you struggling to choose the best no-code solution for your business strategy? Read more

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