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Databases

A database is a collection of data structured so that you can easily search for and retrieve items.

If you take a closer at our logo, you might recognize the standard symbol for databases in it. At least, that’s the idea behind it…

Tables

Tables contain data. A table is a database object that stores data in records (rows) and fields (columns).

The data usually relates to a specific category of people or things, such as employees or orders. You’re probably familiar with this from using Excel spreadsheets.

A database can consist of various tables.

Table structure

Tables are really important when it comes to databases. That’s why we would like to take a look at their structure. But don’t worry, we’ll come back to them again when we work through an example in a moment.

To create your own applications, whether it’s an invoice management system, event calendar or customer management solution (CRM), you normally need detailed knowledge of at least one programming language.

With Ninox, though, you can

• get started straight away without any prior programming skills or knowledge about coding and

• easily create your own applications that are always flexible and customizable.

But before we get started, we would like to briefly familiarize you with a few terms, as these will keep cropping up.

We recommend that you simply click through the tutorial in sequence by pressing the Next button (on the bottom right-hand side).

Of course, you can also navigate to specific topics individually.

Now for the terms, you need to know, as you will keep coming across them ...

Applications, often simply called apps, are complete, self-contained computer programs developed for end users.

Applications perform specific and useful tasks that have nothing to do with the IT system itself or its maintenance; and can include mobile and desktop programs.

Ninox is such an application. Ninox runs everywhere via the cloud (i.e. in your browser), but is also available as a native app for Android and Apple.

Forms

In some applications (especially databases), a structured window, box, or other self-contained element provides a visual filter for the underlying data it is presenting.

A form can also be a template into which you enter information (data). For example, first and last names, customer addresses, etc.

Views

A view shows only the data selected for that particular view. You can therefore determine which content should be displayed and how.

With large amounts of data, it makes sense to only display the information that is specifically needed, for instance, you might want to show only those customers who paid by credit card and spent more than €1,000 in the last week.