Democratizing Application Development with Betty Blocks

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Paid Course
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English
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13 weeks, 1 hour a week
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Self-Paced
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Beginner
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This course provides a practical introduction to building applications with the Betty Blocks no-code platform. Learners will gain essential skills to develop business solutions efficiently without coding, enabling rapid creation of impactful applications. Through step-by-step guidance, the course empowers learners to implement real-world scenarios, including data tracking apps, workflows, and business processes. Participants will quickly gain confidence in creating functional applications that meet organizational needs. The course combines foundational knowledge with hands-on practice, guiding learners from templates to fully customized applications. Real-world examples illustrate how no-code development accelerates solution delivery and innovation. Ideal for citizen developers and business users, no prior coding experience is required, though familiarity with business processes will enhance learning outcomes. The course is accessible to beginners and those exploring rapid application development.

Syllabus

What Can You Build with Betty Blocks as a Citizen Developer

This module introduces the Betty Blocks platform and the concept of citizen development, distinguishing between citizen developers and professional coders. Learners will explore the types of applications that can be built without prior coding experience and examine real-world scenarios where both citizen developers and pro-coders collaborate. By the end, you'll understand how Betty Blocks empowers non-technical users to innovate within their organizations.

Collaboration between Citizen Developers and Coders Using Betty Blocks

This module examines how citizen developers and professional coders can effectively collaborate using the Betty Blocks no-code platform. Learners will discover the roles each persona plays in building larger projects, the benefits of no-code tools for developers, and how custom code can be integrated to extend platform functionality.

Governance on Betty Blocks

This module introduces the foundational aspects of managing organizations, applications, users, and templates within the Betty Blocks platform. Learners will gain practical skills in account setup, organizational structuring, user management, and configuring essential features such as mail and templates. By the end, you'll be equipped to effectively govern and organize your Betty Blocks environment.

An Introduction to Data Modeling

This module introduces the fundamentals of data modeling within the Betty Blocks platform. Learners will discover how to create their first data model, establish relationships between models, and understand best practices for structuring data in a no-code environment.

The Page Builder

This module introduces learners to the Betty Blocks page builder, guiding them through the process of creating web pages using templates and components. Learners will explore layout creation, drag-and-drop functionality, and how to optimize pages for different device modes. By the end, participants will be able to efficiently build and customize responsive pages within the platform.

Creating a New Application from a Template

This module guides learners through the process of building a new application using a template, exploring the development environment, and understanding key tools such as the page builder and data model. By the end, learners will be able to navigate the platform and prepare their application for deployment.

Prototyping an Application

This module guides learners through building a functional application prototype using a no-code page builder. You will explore how to implement data saving and display, link pages for seamless navigation, and utilize reusable components called partials. By the end, you'll understand best practices and considerations for quickly demonstrating your application ideas.

The To-Do Application

This module guides you through building a simple task management application, reinforcing your understanding of data modeling, page construction, and interactive logic. You will gain hands-on experience creating a task page and implementing core features such as task creation and overview. By the end, you'll be able to apply foundational concepts to develop functional app components.

The ToDo Application-Actions and Interactions

This module guides learners through enhancing a to-do application's functionality by implementing dialogs for viewing, editing, and deleting tasks. Learners will use page builder tools to manage data and create interactive user experiences. By the end, you'll be able to extend basic CRUD operations within a practical application context.

Case Management Application

This module guides learners through building a functional case management application, focusing on designing data models, implementing authentication, and creating back office tools for tracking case status and notes. Learners will gain hands-on experience in structuring models for cases, customers, and user management, preparing them for real-world application development.

Case Management – Pages and Actions

This module guides learners through building and enhancing the frontend of a case management application, focusing on implementing actions, managing files and notes, and displaying detailed case information. Learners will gain hands-on experience with user authentication, data tracking, and customizing application logic for real-world scenarios.

Pro-Coder Features

This module delves into the advanced features available to pro-coders on the platform, focusing on the creation and management of component sets and action functions. Learners will explore the structure and configuration of components and prefabs, and learn how to run local component sets using different setup methods.

The Back Office

This module introduces the Back Office of the Betty Blocks platform, guiding learners through managing data models, enabling Builder Mode, and enhancing views with subviews and custom properties. Learners will gain hands-on experience in customizing the Back Office to better organize and display data.