How to Create an App
Create apps your way: from AI-assistance to custom builds from scratch.
Get startedCreating apps with AppSheet is easy as 1, 2, 3
AppSheet helps businesses of all sizes improve communications, streamline operations, and enable innovation with unsurpassed ease. AppSheet’s no-code app development platform enables the creation of custom mobile and web app business solutions quickly and easily.
This guide lays out the core steps involved in building and publishing AppSheet business solutions.
Create your app your way
To create your app, you have four simple ways to choose from:
Start with a Blank app
Start with a Blank app
The easiest and fastest way to get started is to select Create > App > Blank app, to generate a simple app with default data in AppSheet’s first-party, native data source, AppSheet database. You can then customize the generated app’s views, and add functionality as needed.
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Start with Gemini in AppSheet
Start with Gemini in AppSheet
Gemini, an AI-powered collaborator in AppSheet, lets you create an app by describing your app idea using natural language. Using Gemini in AppSheet is one of the easiest ways to create your app. From the AppSheet editor select Create > App > Start with Gemini. Describe your app idea or workflow in the prompt window, submit it, and let Gemini assist you in creating the app.
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Start with
existing data
Start with
existing data
Select Create > App > Start with existing data. AppSheet lets you choose from an array of data sources like Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Cloud SQL, and more. For best results, make sure AppSheet can read your data appropriately, set up your data with column headers in the first row of your tables.
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Start with a template
Start with a template
Jump-start your app creation with pre-built templates, saving time and effort while still allowing for customization. Select Create > App > Start with a template to explore a library of common app use cases. Select and copy a template, then customize and deploy your new app.
Learn moreCustomizing your app
With AppSheet's flexible features you can easily create the powerful solutions you need to get work done:
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Data: Gain valuable insights by easily structuring and managing your data.
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User Experience: Design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces that are easy to navigate.
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Calculations: Create powerful calculations and rules to automate processes and ensure data accuracy.
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Workflows: Streamline workflows with AppSheet automations to automate processes based on events or schedules freeing up your time for important tasks.
Share and manage
Get ready to put your app into use! Management and monitoring tools ensure your apps run smoothly, providing a positive user experience while keeping data secure. Tracking performance and usage helps you optimize your app, troubleshoot errors, and make informed updates. This proactive approach maximizes your app's value and ensures it continues to meet your evolving needs.
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Collaborate and publish: Empower your team to efficiently build and manage apps together, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely app deployment.
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Versioning: Experiment and iterate on your app with confidence, knowing that you can always revert to previous versions if needed.
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Cross-platform: Reach your users wherever they are with a consistent app experience across iOS, Android, and web browsers.
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Monitor: Gain valuable insights into app performance and user engagement, enabling you to make data-driven decisions to optimize your app's effectiveness.
Summary
AppSheet offers multiple paths to app creation, from AI-assisted builds to full customization. Collaboration is seamless, allowing colleagues or IT team members to contribute. AppSheet simplifies sharing and version control, streamlining the entire development process.
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