Backendless

Backendless is a Backend-as-a-Service platform that provides ready-to-use tools for app development. You can build complete applications using their visual UI Builder, which lets you design screens by dragging and dropping elements. The platform also includes a powerful backend system with databases, user management, and API services.

What makes Backendless different is its flexibility. You can build apps entirely without code using their visual tools, or you can write custom code when you need more control. The platform supports multiple ways to work, including JavaScript, iOS, Android, and React Native.

Backendless offers cloud hosting where they manage the servers for you, or you can install it on your own servers if you prefer. This gives you choices based on your needs and budget.

Getting started with Backendless is straightforward. Here is how to begin:

• Create a free account on the Backendless website and start a new app project.

• Use the UI Builder to design your app screens by dragging components like buttons, forms, and text fields onto the canvas.

• Set up your database tables in the Data section. You can create tables, add columns, and define relationships between different types of data.

• Build your app logic using either the Codeless visual builder or by writing custom code in JavaScript or other languages.

• Connect your frontend to the backend using the built-in APIs or create custom API services for specific needs.

• Test your app using the preview feature to see how it works before publishing.

• When ready, deploy your app to the Backendless cloud or export it to host elsewhere.

The platform includes video tutorials and documentation to help you learn each feature step by step.

• Visual no-code UI Builder for web and mobile apps

• Real-time database with flexible data management

• User authentication with social login options

• Custom API creation and management tools

• Cloud code for serverless business logic

• File storage and media management

• Push notification services

• Geolocation and mapping features

• Real-time data synchronization

• Multiple deployment options (cloud or self-hosted)