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Build an inventory-tracking app on Supabase & Retool [pt. 2]
In part 2 of this tutorial, we use Retool and Supabase to build an inventory tracker in less than an hour.
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50 posts — Explore a range of tutorials, articles, and resources about Retool, the powerful platform for building internal tools quickly and efficiently. Learn how to optimize your workflows, integrate with APIs, and unlock Retool’s full potential. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, find everything you need to master Retool and enhance your app development process.
Airplane.dev is shutting down. What next?
Airplane.dev has just announced it will be shutting down, and customers must exit the platform by March 1st 2024. Here are some alternative platforms to (re)build your internal tools and scripts.
Build an order management system on Supabase (in <2 hours) [pt.1]
Supabase is a great backend option for business software. In this tutorial, we use Supabase and Retool to build an order-tracking app in just a couple of hours.
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Create a CRUD app from Google Sheets in <1 hour with Retool
Looking to level-up your Google Sheets data with a simple app? Using Retool you can build a useful CRUD in less than an hour, to increase functionality and keep your data more secure.
Creating PDFs in Retool (4+ methods)
For many companies looking for Retool apps, PDF end products are essential. Here are 4+ options to generate PDFs within Retool.
Alternatives to Zapier: Best workflow automation software for developers
If you're exploring Zapier alternatives and competitors to streamline your workflow automation, here are some other great options that might make your developers happier.
Building an AI-assisted customer support chatbot using Intercom and Retool AI
In this tutorial, learn to build an AI-supported customer chatbot app, connected to the Intercom.io API, which helps customer support agents by generating accurate, editable responses fast.
Custom Salesforce Inbound BDR tool template in Retool
Looking for a custom tool to use on top of your Salesforce data? Download the template to use this lead enrichment app in your own Retool environment.
Harvest Alternative: Building our team’s time tracker application in Retool
In this post, we tell you why we at Bold Tech created our own time tracker in Retool to replace Harvest, and a bit about how we built it.
Making an HMAC hashing function with Crypto JS & Retool
In this tutorial we walk through how to make an HMAC hashing function in Retool using Crypto.js.
How to build powerful sales apps in Retool: unleash your Salesforce data with Sequin
This article will guide you through some solutions to common Salesforce issues. It includes a step-by-step process of how to leverage Retool and Sequin to build a tailored app that enriches Salesforce data with ease.
Why should you migrate from Airtable or Google Sheets to a SQL database?
Airtable and Google Sheets are great no-code options for small datasets, but they have their limitations. We identify their main drawbacks and consider why a SQL database might be a better option.
What is Retool Database and what is it good for?
Built on PostgreSQL, Retool Database is a database with the power of SQL but an interface as simple as a spreadsheet. In this post, we discuss its best use cases.
How to create great multi-page applications in Retool
In this article, we discuss how to make great multi-page applications with optimal performance and effective UI.
5 Great Sidebar Layouts in Retool, UX/UI tricks, and more
In this article, we discuss the functionality and limitations of the Retool sidebar frame, provide a couple of different layout ideas, as well as some UI tips and tricks for using the sidebar in internal apps.
How Red Roots used Retool Mobile to create the perfect on-the-go receipt tracker
In this study, we’ll look at how Red Roots Capital experimented with SaaS software, before landing on a custom solution in Retool - built by Bold Tech - where they can not only track and file receipts for their accounting team, but they can do this on the go from a custom-made mobile app.
‘Bilt’ on Retool: A Bold Tech Client Case Study
Bold Tech has worked with Bilt since 2021 to build internal admin dashboards and tools on Retool. Using on a mixture of PostgreSQL, Redis Cache, and other APIs, here are some of their apps.
50 apps in 50 days: How Blue Valet turbo-charged their migration from Chartio to Retool
When Chartio announced it was being deprecated in March 2022, Blue Valet & Bold Tech had a mammoth task of migrating 50 internal apps to Retool in just a matter of weeks. Here is how we did it.
What are the best layouts for your Retool internal tools and dashboards?
In this tutorial we will walk you through some different possible CRUD layouts in Retool, what they are good for and not-so-good for, as well as give you our top tips and tricks to achieve best practice (and avoid worst practice) when it comes to layout.
9 great ways to improve your forms in Retool - make that CRUD less… cruddy
Most Retool apps are based on some kind of CRUD interface, and we think that with form inputs, a little goes a long way in turning an unfriendly UI into an optimized, beautiful user experience. Here’s a couple of simple tips to help make this happen.
Generating Retool PDF reports in minutes for free using Hybiscus
Hybiscus and Retool are a dream team, providing beautiful and dynamic PDF reports in a matter of minutes. In this tutorial, I’ll walk through how to sign up for Hybiscus, set up a Hybiscus Resource in Retool, connect it to an application and get started making some stunning, automated reports.
6 amazing ways to make your buttons more UI-friendly (in Retool)
In the first instalment of Bold Tech’s UI sessions, we are tackling busy component enemy no.1: the button, to bring you some top tips for making better use of this powerful component, as well as some handy and innovative tricks to improve your UI even more.
Release Manager/ Versioning Explained: How to Develop Together Best in Retool
The Release Manager (or versioning) in Retool is a useful feature for splitting up your work into shippable units and version-controlling your apps. We clear up how it works, and how to work with versioning to avoid any crucial mishaps.
