Appsmith is a developer tool that facilitates the creation of internal applications such as dashboards, database GUIs, admin panels, approval apps, and customer support tools. It simplifies the development process by providing a drag-and-drop interface for pre-built widgets, secure connections to databases and APIs using datasources. Appsmith is designed to accelerate application development for improved business operations.
Sign In
On your first visit to the site, you will be presented with the login/signup screen.
When your instance is first created, an account is created for you with the email you chose. You can get the password for this account by going to your Elestio dashboard and clicking on the "Show Password" button.
Enter your email, name and password and click the "Sign In" button
Dashboard Builder
The Dashboard Builder in Appsmith offers a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface for creating interactive websites and internal portals quickly. It allows for easy deployment and sharing of your pages. Additionally, the Settings section in Appsmith provides essential configuration options for customizing the appearance, managing user access, configuring email notifications, generating API keys, and controlling versioning of your portal application.
Using Widgets
Widgets in Appsmith serve as essential components for building dashboards. These drag-and-drop elements offer a wide range of functionalities, allowing for seamless integration and interaction. They provide flexibility and customization options, enabling developers to design powerful applications. Additionally, Appsmith offers a variety of widgets to cater to different requirements, ensuring that developers have access to advanced features when needed.
Connecting Database
Databases serve as the primary data source for your portal. Connecting databases to your application allows you to seamlessly interact with and utilize real-time data. Additionally, integrating APIs further enhances the functionality of your portal by providing access to external services. The combination of databases and APIs creates a reliable and robust data source for your applications.
Layout & Canvas Sizes
Layout/Canvas Sizes in Appsmith are provided to optimize your portal application for different screen sizes and formats. They allow you to check and adjust your application to suit a wide variety of devices. By converting the portal into auto-layout, you can focus on building your application without worrying about the layouts for different screens. This ensures that your application is user-friendly and accessible across various devices.
Templates
Templates in Appsmith are pre-built portals designed for various business use cases. These templates provide a convenient way to quickly set up your portals, saving time and effort. They offer additional configurations and features that can be utilized without the need for extra work. Templates play a significant role in streamlining the development process and ensuring efficient application creation.
Settings
You can explore different setting in Appsmith like change the user appearance, usernames and display pictures. You can configure email host servers to effectively configure the notifications system. You can generate the API key, setup authentication, access audit logs, and control the versioning of your portal application from here.
Teams
Working in a team? You can invite your team members by providing their email address and providing them with the appropriate role. Roles helps in restricting the access to the functionalities a user can perform. This helps in granting only the required access to the team member ensuring security of the application.
