Build by hand

Building by hand means you start empty and add the pieces yourself: a table for your data, a view to show it, then publish. It uses no credits, and it is the clearest way to get exactly the structure you have in mind.

1. Start a new app. On the home screen, tap New app, choose by hand, and tap Continue.

2. Name it. Give the app a short name (up to 15 characters), pick an icon, and choose a theme. Tap Create app. You land in the builder, empty and waiting.

   📷 Screenshot: the empty app hub with its Tables, Views, and Pages sections.

3. Add your first table. In the Tables section, add a table and give it columns. This is where your data lives. See What are tables and Column types.

4. Add a view. In the Views section, add a view so the data has somewhere to show. Pick the layout that fits, like list, kanban, or calendar. See Adding a view.

5. Publish. Once your app has something to show, a table and a view, tap Publish app to go live and start using it.

Editing after you publish

Publishing locks nothing. Tap Unpublish to drop back into the builder, make your changes, and publish again. Your data stays put the whole time.

A custom page, a screen you design on a grid rather than a table view, is optional. Reach for one when you want a home screen or dashboard. See Adding a view.