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So what is Airtable ?
Airtable is a low-code platform for building collaborative apps. It works like a part spreadsheet & part database.
What is NocoDB ?
- NocoDB is a free & open source Airtable alternative - that turns your existing MySQL/Postgres databases into a smart and beautiful spreadsheets.
Now, show me the code.
(async () => {
const server = require('express')();
const {Noco} = require("nocodb");
server.use(await Noco.init({}));
console.log(`Visit : localhost:${process.env.PORT}/dashboard`)
server.listen(process.env.PORT);
})()
Let's break down the 7 lines.
(async () => {
// require express
const server = require('express')();
// require nocodb
const {Noco} = require("nocodb");
// mount nocodb as a middleware
server.use(await Noco.init({}));
// print
console.log(`Visit : localhost:${process.env.PORT}/dashboard`)
// listen to a port
server.listen(process.env.PORT);
})()
Yes, that is it - simple, minimalistic & boring. Like the way it should be while trying something new.
How does it work internally ?
- NocoDB depends on a database to store metadata about projects or spreadsheets. This can be specified using
NC_DBenvironment variable. IfNC_DBis absent then NocoDB defaults to SQLite storing this metadata. - NocoDB Projects can be created in two ways
- First, on
NC_DBdatabase it self. Second, by connecting to external database.
- First, on
So how to try this quickly ?
You can get started with just one command.
npx create-nocodb-app
or
docker run -d --name nocodb -p 8080:8080 nocodb/nocodb:latest
Where can I find more about the project ?
Please find it below -> fork it / star it / twist it / turn it
NocoDB
✨ The Open Source Airtable Alternative ✨
Turns any MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite & MariaDB into a smart-spreadsheet
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Quick try
1-Click Deploy
Heroku
Using Docker
docker run -d --name nocodb -p 8080:8080 nocodb/nocodb:latest
To persist data you can mount volume at
/usr/app/data/.
Using Npm
npx create-nocodb-app
Using Git
git clone https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb-seed
cd nocodb-seed
npm install
npm start
GUI
Access Dashboard using : http://localhost:8080/dashboard
Join Our Community
Screenshots
Features
Rich Spreadsheet Interface
- ⚡ Search, sort, filter, hide columns with uber ease
- ⚡ Create Views : Grid, Gallery, Kanban, Gantt, Form
- ⚡ Share Views : public & password protected
- ⚡ Personal & locked Views
- ⚡ Upload images to cells (Works…
Do you have a video demo ?
We do!
Using npx
Using docker
Happy hacking!
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by o1lab
o1lab | Sciencx (2021-09-28T10:31:37+00:00) In 7 lines of code, you can turn any Database into Airtable-like spreadsheet using NocoDB!. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2021/09/28/in-7-lines-of-code-you-can-turn-any-database-into-airtable-like-spreadsheet-using-nocodb/
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