Learn WIX-CORVID with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 26, 2025

Explain

Velo enables embedding custom JavaScript into Wix websites for dynamic behavior.

Supports database collections for storing and querying site data.

Allows building custom interactions and page elements programmatically.

Integrates client-side and server-side code in one Wix environment.

Used for building web apps, dynamic pages, e-commerce enhancements, and custom workflows on Wix.

Core Features

Client-side page code

Backend functions (web modules)

Database collections for dynamic data

Wix APIs for site and UI manipulation

Event-driven programming for UI components

Basic Concepts Overview

Page code - client-side JavaScript for specific pages

Site code - global JavaScript for site-wide functionality

Backend functions - serverless functions for secure operations

Database collections - store and query dynamic content

Wix APIs - access site features, e-commerce, and UI elements

Project Structure

Pages - individual site pages

Site code - global JavaScript

Backend - serverless functions

Database collections - structured data

Public & static assets - images, CSS, scripts

Building Workflow

Design database collections for your data

Create dynamic pages linked to collections

Add client-side interactions (buttons, inputs, events)

Write backend functions for secure processing

Connect frontend and backend, test, and publish

Difficulty Use Cases

Beginner: simple interactive page

Intermediate: dynamic pages with collections

Advanced: complex forms and user interactions

Expert: integrated web apps with backend logic

Architect: enterprise Wix solutions with APIs and e-commerce

Comparisons

Velo vs Shopify Liquid: Velo is full-stack JS; Liquid is templating language

Velo vs Webflow: Velo allows backend logic; Webflow mainly front-end

Velo vs Bubble: Bubble is visual no-code; Velo allows coding

Velo vs OutSystems: OutSystems is enterprise low-code; Velo is Wix-focused

Velo vs WordPress PHP: Velo is JS-based serverless; PHP is traditional server-side

Versioning Timeline

2017 - Wix Corvid launched

2018 - Added database collections and dynamic pages

2019 - Improved backend functions and APIs

2020 - Renamed to Velo by Wix

2021 - Enhanced editor for full-stack dev

2022 - New APIs for e-commerce and bookings

2023 - Performance optimizations and automation tools

2024 - Velo integrations with more Wix apps

2025 - Latest features for dynamic content and analytics

Future - Expanded AI and automation support

Glossary

Velo - Wix full-stack dev platform

Database Collection - dynamic data storage

Backend Function - serverless JS logic

Client-side Page Code - JS for page interactions

Wix APIs - methods to interact with Wix site features