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Glide is one of the top ways to get started that I advise to any Maker looking to launch their first no-code app. It uses Google Sheets as a CMS to store information and turns that into a mobile optimized web app.
The Glide visual development experience and Google Sheets integration combined create a very user friendly experience to create. Essentially this means the learning curve is very low and you do not need any prior technical experience to get started.
I’ve used Glide to launch a project, hopeforchange.glideapp.io and was blown away at how fast I could create something from concept to launch.Â
Glide embodies the power of no-code. The speed of time to market cannot be matched.Â
However, the one drawback is flexibility in the app. That is why I recommend checking out the reviews and inspiration of other projects below so that you can get a sense for if this tool will get the job done for you.
Below are some of the best no-code actual applications created by some insanely talented Makers who launched using Glide as part of the side project stack. – Forward done by Michael Novotny. Maker of Side Project Stack.
Pros and Cons of Glide
Positives
- Are you familiar with using Google Sheets? Then you’re off to a familiar start. Glide is built on top of Google sheets which drastically reduces the learning curve for picking up a new tool ——> that means more time saved from make to launch.
- The Glide user interface is extremely user friendly and rates as one of the best. The reason is because you can teach a lot by yourself through trial and error with instant feedback visual. Meaning you can see exactly what you're building while you are building it. This feedback mechanism reduces issues and improves your ability to create something DIY.
- Financially you can do a lot with the free service. Glide is generous with their freemium which allows you to test out an idea without cost and get some validation before you invest more time and money into it.
Negatives
- While ease of adoption is a plus, it lacks in flexibility to customize. Glide can do a lot, and I would recommend that if you are looking to create something quickly and its your first time, consult with an expert prior would be well worth your time to ensure it will deliver everything that you need. A 30 minute conversation could save you days if not weeks trying to find all the right features for your idea.
App Limitations
The purpose of this section is to help Makers understand what they can and cannot build with the no-code tool.
Why? It is our experience that the most frustrating part of being a Maker is building something with the wrong tool. The lost time is an absolute momentum killer. We want to help prevent that.
Glide is a PWA which means it behaves like a website on your phone. In the current scenario with iOS, websites do not have the ability to send push notifications on Apple devices and hence this limits the ability of Glide to send push notifications.
Although, there are multiple ways of sending text/e-mail or third party notifications with the help of integrations tools and triggers.
Most e-commerce applications need deep-linking so that the products can be shared using the link of the page. At the moment, this is not available in Glide which limits the ability to redirect users onto the exact page in a complex app.
Every new user needs to go through the same onboarding process in order to access the app.
This sounds like the biggest limitation for most users because having your app listed on the App store is the ultimate goal for many.
In my opinion though, PWAs are so much more user-friendly and easier to install but if you are somebody who’s looking to have your app launched on the app stores, you might have to wait for some more time to do it with Glide.
Quite often, there are makers who want to create an app like Uber where users can track the location of other app users. (drivers or delivery boys)
While Glide has a few different map and location components to capture user’s current location, there’s no way to track the live location of other users on a Map.
With most workflow oriented no-code tools, there’s an option to trigger multiple actions from one event but with Glide we have a limit of triggering one event from one action.
Currently Glide has a limit of 25000 rows of data in the pro version. This is sufficient for most apps and MVPs but if your app has more data, you should find another platform.
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Makers and Their Products Using Glide
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Web App
What advantage will this stack give you? There is no quicker way to launch an mobile-optimized app idea than using Glide. Insanely low learning curve and has a well-integrated mapping and form feature.
Side Project Stack
Web App
What advantage will this stack give you? There is no quicker way to launch an mobile-optimized app idea than using Glide. Insanely low learning curve and has a well-integrated mapping and form feature.
Side Project Stack
Web App
What advantage will this stack give you? Check out this example of using the Glide map feature to engage and help the user find something local.
Side Project Stack
Web App
What advantage will this stack give you? There is no quicker way to launch an mobile-optimized app idea than using Glide. Insanely low learning curve and has a well-integrated mapping and form feature.
Side Project Stack
Web App
What advantage will this stack give you? The simplicity of this stack used for reducing the time from concept to actual working product. But also the innovation to incorporate Glide on the desktop view of the homepage helps the user engage deeper.Â
Side Project Stack
Web App
What advantage will this stack give you? Check out this example of integrating with a calendar into the Glide app.
Side Project Stack
Web App
What advantage will this stack give you? Great example of creating a habit forming product that repeatedly engages users to return. Excellent app to learn from how Robert thought about integrating this into the core function of his app.
Side Project Stack
Web App
What advantage will this stack give you? Uses a less common feature of copy this app so that users can have their own personal working application.Â
Side Project Stack
Web App
What advantage will this stack give you? Uses the map feature to create impact and greater engagement for the user. Easily allows a user to add to the movement.
Side Project Stack
Web App
What advantage will this stack give you? Perfect list feature and functionality on display.
Side Project Stack
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"In Their Words" Maker Advice Using Glide
Use this list of Makers to find project inspiration and see what they used to make something without using code.
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Side Project Stack
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