When you’re building an app, you’ll often need to collect user input or show different data based on user actions or conditions. Here’s a simple but powerful tip: use variables to keep your logic clean, efficient, and scalable.
Depending on your needs, there are different types of variables:
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App Variables: Great for passing values between screens while the app is open.
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Stored Variables: Keep data even after the app is closed and reopened.
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Cloud Variables: Share data across multiple devices or between users.
However, variables aren’t just about saving values, here are some benefits:
Cleaner logic: Instead of repeating the same blocks over and over, save a value once and use it anywhere. It makes your block combinations easier to read and maintain.
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Lower risk of errors: External blocks (like those from Airtable or Google Sheets) can fail if called too often or too quickly
Do you have any questions about variables?
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