Learn BETTY-BLOCKS with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 26, 2025

Explain

Betty Blocks uses a visual drag-and-drop interface to build apps with no coding required.

Supports workflows, forms, data modeling, and business logic visually.

Enables integration with external services via APIs and connectors.

Allows deployment of fully functional apps in the cloud.

Used for enterprise apps, internal tools, and customer-facing applications.

Core Features

Data modeling with visual database designer

Page builder for web apps

Workflow automation and event triggers

Custom logic blocks for conditional operations

User management and permissions

Basic Concepts Overview

Pages - design UI for web/mobile

Blocks - modular building units for logic

Workflows - automate sequences and approvals

Data Models - define tables and fields visually

Connectors - integrate external services

Project Structure

Applications - top-level container

Pages - UI screens

Workflows - event-driven automation

Models - database structure

Blocks - reusable logic and UI elements

Building Workflow

Define your data models

Design pages and forms

Add workflows and automation logic

Configure user roles and permissions

Test and deploy the application

Difficulty Use Cases

Beginner: simple forms and reports

Intermediate: dashboards with workflows

Advanced: multi-step business processes

Expert: API integrations and complex automation

Architect: enterprise-grade applications

Comparisons

Betty Blocks vs Mendix: both no-code; Betty Blocks more visually intuitive, Mendix stronger for complex logic

Betty Blocks vs OutSystems: Betty Blocks simpler, OutSystems more enterprise tooling

Betty Blocks vs Bubble: Bubble for startups, Betty Blocks for enterprise

Betty Blocks vs Appian: Appian has BPM focus; Betty Blocks more general-purpose

Betty Blocks vs Webflow: Webflow is design-focused; Betty Blocks is full app development

Versioning Timeline

2016 - Betty Blocks founded

2017 - Early platform release

2018 - API connectors added

2019 - Advanced workflow automation

2020 - Cloud-native deployment

2021 - Template library expansion

2022 - Integrations with major SaaS tools

2023 - UI builder improvements

2024 - Enhanced security & enterprise features

2025 - Latest platform optimizations

Glossary

Blocks - reusable logic/UI units

Pages - UI screens

Workflows - automation and triggers

Models - database tables and relationships

Connectors - API and service integrations