Developer Guides

Master every aspect of Appivo application development with these comprehensive guides.

Core Development

Data Modeling

Design robust data structures for your applications:

• Data Modeling Guide - Models, attributes, relationships, and validation

User Interfaces

Build professional interfaces with Appivo widgets:

• User Interfaces Guide - Widgets, layouts, and data binding
• Forms Guide - Form design, validation, and submission

Business Logic

Automate processes with rules and actions:

• Rules and Actions - Triggers, automation, and custom scripts

Security

Access Control

Implement robust security:

• Security Guide - RBAC, ACLs, and data protection
• Authentication - User management and login

Advanced Topics

AI and Automation

Add intelligent capabilities to your applications:

• AI Agents Guide - Pre-built agents, custom agents, and RAG implementation

Integrations

Connect with external systems:

• API Integration - REST APIs, webhooks, and external services

Localization

Support multiple languages:

• Localization Guide - Multi-language applications

Mobile Development

Build native mobile apps:

• Mobile Development - iOS and Android applications

Performance

Optimize your applications:

• Performance Guide - Best practices for fast applications

Validation

Ensure data quality:

• Validation Guide - Input validation and data integrity

Quick Reference

Rule Types

Action Types

Widget Categories

• Input - TextField, Select, DateField, CheckBox
• Display - Label, Image, Icon, HTML
• Container - Panel, FlexContainer, TabContainer
• Data - DataGrid, Chart, Calendar
• Navigation - Button, Menu, NavigationBar
• Mobile - MButton, MTextField, MList

Best Practices

Data Modeling

1. Plan your schema before building
2. Use clear, descriptive model names
3. Normalize data to avoid duplication
4. Add indexes for frequently searched fields
5. Set appropriate validations

UI Development

1. Use consistent layouts and patterns
2. Test on multiple screen sizes
3. Provide clear feedback for user actions
4. Handle loading and error states
5. Follow accessibility guidelines

Business Logic

1. Break complex logic into smaller actions
2. Always handle potential errors
3. Add logging for debugging
4. Test edge cases thoroughly
5. Document complex workflows

Security

1. Apply principle of least privilege
2. Review permissions regularly
3. Validate all user input
4. Enable two-factor authentication
5. Monitor security logs

Examples

Check out our practical examples:

• Hello World - Build your first app
• CRUD Operations - Data management basics
• Forms - Form design and validation
• Rules and Actions - Business automation
• AI Integration - Intelligent automation
• Integrations - External service connections