Learn BUBBLE-IO with Real Code Examples

Bubble enables drag-and-drop page design for UI creation.

It provides a visual workflow editor for implementing application logic.

Database and API integrations can be set up without coding.

Responsive design tools allow apps to work across devices.

Ideal for MVPs, SaaS platforms, internal tools, and interactive web apps.

Bubble editor for UI design

Workflow engine for app logic

Custom database tables and fields

API Connector for external services

Plugins and reusable elements

Pages - UI layout components

Elements - buttons, inputs, text, groups

Workflows - logic executed on actions

Database - custom tables and fields

Plugins - add external services or components

Pages - individual screens

Elements - UI components

Workflows - app logic

Database - tables and records

Reusable elements - for repeated UI patterns

Design page layout with drag-and-drop elements

Define workflows triggered by user actions

Set up database tables and connect elements

Integrate APIs or plugins as needed

Test in preview mode and deploy live

Beginner: static apps with simple workflows

Intermediate: apps with user authentication and dynamic data

Advanced: marketplace or SaaS apps with APIs

Expert: complex multi-page apps with performance optimizations

Architect: scalable production-ready applications

Bubble vs Webflow - Bubble focuses on apps, Webflow on websites

Bubble vs Adalo - Bubble is web-first, Adalo is mobile-first

Bubble vs AppSheet - Bubble allows full app logic, AppSheet is workflow-focused

Bubble vs Glide - Bubble supports custom databases and APIs

Bubble vs Squarespace - Bubble is dynamic apps, Squarespace is content websites

2012 - Bubble.io founded

2013–2015 - Early private beta and public release

2016–2018 - Responsive editor and API Connector added

2019–2021 - Plugin marketplace expansion and performance improvements

2024–2025 - Enhanced editor, database, and API capabilities

Page - UI screen

Element - visual component

Workflow - automated actions

Database - structured data storage

API Connector - integration with external services