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Bubble: Visual Programming Platform is a no-code/low-code tool that enables you to build web applications visually without writing traditional code. It offers a browser-based editor, drag-and-drop UI design, and a powerful workflow engine to connect UI elements to data, APIs, and external services. The platform targets founders, developers, agencies, and enterprise teams who want rapid prototyping, scalable apps, and collaborative product development. It also provides resources like templates, plugins, AI prompts, and educational content to streamline development and governance.

How Bubble Works

1. Design the UI: Use a visual editor to place elements (inputs, buttons, repeating groups, text, images) and style them with responsive design settings.
2. Define Data: Create data types (tables) and fields, set privacy rules, and manage relations between data types.
3. Create Workflows: Attach events to UI elements to perform actions (create, modify, search data, navigate pages, call APIs).
4. Integrate APIs: Connect to external services via API connectors, manage keys, and map parameters/results.
5. Preview & Deploy: Run live previews, test workflows, and deploy to a managed domain or Bubble subdomain.
6. Collaborate & Iterate: Work with team members, track changes, and reuse components, templates, and plugins.

Use Cases

• MVPs and startup products with fast iteration cycles
• Internal tools, dashboards, and admin panels
• Marketplaces, SaaS apps, CRMs, and collaboration platforms
• Prototyping new product ideas without traditional development cycles

Getting Started

• Sign up for Bubble and open the visual editor.
• Create a new app, add pages, and drag UI elements onto the canvas.
• Define your database schema and privacy rules.
• Build workflows to connect the UI to data and external services.
• Test in the preview mode and iterate before deploying.

Resources and Support

• Templates and plugins in the Bubble marketplace
• AI prompts and guidance for building common app patterns
• Technical guides, tutorials, and a community forum
• Enterprise options with governance and security features

Safety and Legal Considerations

• Ensure data privacy by configuring privacy rules and data access controls.
• Comply with applicable data protection regulations when collecting user data.
• Review API terms of service when integrating external services.

Core Features

• Visual, no-code/low-code web app builder with a browser-based editor
• Drag-and-drop UI design and responsive settings
• Data modeling with types, fields, and privacy rules
• Workflow engine to connect UI, data, and APIs
• API connectors for REST and external services
• Reusable components, templates, and plugins via the marketplace
• Collaboration tools for teams (roles, permissions, versioning)
• Preview, test, and one-click deployment to custom or Bubble subdomains
• Version control, debugging, and performance monitoring
• Scalable hosting with managed infrastructure