Multi Step Forms and Save as Draft | The Low-Code Campfire #254

In this episode of Low-Code Campfire, hosted by Dale Warner, the session commences with an introduction to the webinar's interactive format, encouraging engagement from the audience. The webinar features an in-depth discussion on the autoscaling capabilities of Plant an App, specifically tailored for high-performance environments, enhancing scalability through multiple servers and a master server framework. The conversation transitions to the anticipated multi-step forms in the 2.0 release, deliberating their design, user experience, and the incorporation of developer feedback. Additionally, the team discusses the concept of temporary data saving and backend storage for multi-step forms, allowing for seamless data portability across devices. The episode further explores innovative ideas like defined action stacks for button actions and consistent form elements across tabs. Troubleshooting techniques for Bootstrap 5 theme issues are mentioned. The episode blends technical insights with community dialogue, fostering a comprehensive understanding of upcoming features and existing challenges. 0:33 - Introduction and Welcome 4:24 - Discussion on Autoscaling Plant an App 5:49 /// Explanation of autoscaling 14:00 /// Discussion on the master server concept 15:42 - Introduction of Multi-step Forms 17:24 /// Explanation of how multi-step forms would work 18:43 /// Invitation for feedback on multi-step forms 19:04 - Discussion on Multi-Step Forms 21:03 /// Discussion on User and Developer Experience 23:46 /// Discussion on Form Design and Navigation 27:29 /// Discussion on Form Styling and Customization 29:41 /// Discussion on Saving Form Progress 33:40 /// Discussion on Form Data Storage 38:25 - Discussion on Saving Data in Multi-Step Forms 38:42 /// Concept of Temporary Save Work Area 39:05 /// Data Portability Between Devices 38:32 /// Possibility of Local Storage 40:48 - Idea of Backend Temporary Storage 40:57 /// Backend Temporary Storage 41:04 /// Sharing Data Between Devices 41:13 /// Use Case of Data Setup on Desktop and Access on Mobile 41:59 - Discussion on Duplicating Buttons 42:15 /// Idea of Defined Action Stacks 42:23 /// Reflecting Changes on All Buttons 46:01 - Discussion on Referencing Action Stacks 46:11 /// Idea of Referencing Action Stacks 46:20 /// Action to Call Another Action Stack 48:33 /// Link to Open Original Stack 52:07 - Discussion on Consistent Elements in Multi-Step Forms 52:17 /// Consistent Elements in Multi-Step Forms 52:25 /// Profile Picture on Multiple Tabs 52:55 /// Determining Appearance of Elements on Tabs 56:44 - Troubleshooting Bootstrap 5 Theme 56:50 /// Using Skin Source Parameter for Testing 57:08 - Issue with Constant Contact Integration --- Join the low-code community in our weekly gathering. We get together to share techniques, challenges, and experiences in building apps with Plant an App. Learn more about the fastest way to build powerful web apps - https://www.plantanapp.com/ Why attend? • Gain a deeper understanding of Plant an App • Learn from the experiences of others • Demonstrate the techniques you've developed in your apps • Bring your challenges and get ideas from the Community and the Support team • Meet & connect with low-code enthusiasts & great people such as yourself Webinar Sign-Up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis... Feedback & Requests: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...