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How to Build a Database GUI | In-Depth Guide

Database GUI (Graphical User Interface) are tools that allow you to interact with databases even if you aren’t a programmer. In addition, they are useful for programmers, since they provide quick ways to get data. When it comes to picking the right database GUI for you, things get tricky. Although there are a lot of options out there, there are many things to take into account. From something as simple as pricing to more complex considerations, like the functionality provided.

Ronan McQuillan

Oct 22, 2024

Create a Free MySQL GUI in 5 Steps

MySQL is one of the most popular database systems out there. And that’s for a good reason. It is lightweight, fast, easy to learn, and widely available. Using a MySQL GUI to manage your databases will help you make the most out of this tool. A GUI (Graphical User Interface) allows you to interact with your database with a visual interface. This allows you to see your data and use visual elements as opposed to text-based terminals and command lines.

Ronan McQuillan

Oct 20, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Tickets with Budibase and OpenAI

Ticketing systems are some of the most common internal tools there are. They’re central to all kinds of ITSM, HR, finance, ops, and other workflows. However, they can also introduce huge amounts of tedious admin work. This includes basic tasks like categorizing and prioritizing issues, assigning tasks, directing users to self-service resources, and handling communications. Today, we’re checking out how we can use artificial intelligence to drive more efficient ticketing workflows.

Ronan McQuillan

Jun 26, 2024

Creating an Employee Management App | 6-Step Guide

Today, we’re going to build a relatively simple but no less powerful tool - an employee management app using Budibase. Your employees - along with their skills, knowledge, and expertise - are some of your most valuable assets. Making better use of their time is an easy way to create huge efficiency savings. And for that, we need proper oversight. Who is doing what - and when? When you have a couple of team members all working in the same location, this isn’t such a challenge.

Ronan McQuillan

Jun 22, 2024

How to Build a Trouble Ticketing System

Trouble ticketing systems are some of the most common internal tools around. In fact, they’re at the center of how we deliver exceptional user experiences to customers and colleagues alike. The more efficiently we can gather, categorize, and respond to information about issues, the faster we can provide resolutions to users. Today, we’re exploring how Budibase can supercharge your ticketing efforts. Specifically, we’re going to build a fully custom trouble ticketing system on top of an existing database - without writing a single line of code.

Ronan McQuillan

Jun 7, 2024

Build a Google Sheets GUI in 5 Steps

A Google Sheets GUI can help you turn your spreadsheets into real apps. There are many useful free online tools for businesses. And Google Sheets is certainly one of the best of them. It allows you to get all the power of spreadsheets, databases, and scripting all at once. But at the end of the day, it’s still a spreadsheet tool. So you are limited to the grid design and unfiltered data entry.

Ronan McQuillan

May 20, 2024

How to Build a SQLite GUI in 5 Steps

SQLite is the most widely deployed database in the world. However, it works slightly differently than other relational database engines, such as MySQL or Postgres. The key characteristic here is that SQLite databases are stored in a single file. This means that it’s a highly lightweight, portable solution that can be easily embedded into end-user applications. Today, we’re exploring how Budibase can be used to build a simple GUI for writing, testing, and saving SQLite queries.

Ronan McQuillan

May 17, 2024

How to Build a MariaDB GUI

MariaDB is one of the most popular open-source databases around. It was created by some of the original developers of MySQL as a truly FOSS RDBMS after its larger counterpart’s acquisition by Oracle in 2009. Today, it’s a scalable, secure, and performant way to handle large volumes of data with familiar SQL querying. Even better, just about any platform that supports MySQL will connect easily to your MariaDB database. This includes a huge range of off-the-shelf GUIs.

Ronan McQuillan

May 15, 2024