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