Build your first web app in Bubble for beginners

Name: Build your first web app in Bubble for beginners
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Launch a web app with Bubble: Build your first no-code web app step-by-step as a beginners

Created byKhoa Nguyen

Last updated 9/2023

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What you'll learn

Build a fully-functional SaaS web application from scratch Build a fully-functional SaaS web application from scratch using the no-code Bubble
Understand how to design database in Bubble
Implement core features like user authentication, databases, and more with Bubble's drag-and-drop workflow
Understand how to build UI in Bubble

Course content

6 sections • 37 lectures • 1h 51m total length

The app we are going to build in this course1:12
learn to build your first SaaS app with Bubble by recreating a real-world site, implementing user authentication, data storage, and a monetization payment feature.
Bubble Editor introduction3:29
Explore the Bubble editor and its visual programming environment by creating a new app, navigating design, workflow, and data tabs, adding plugins, configuring settings, and previewing updates.

Tips to design responsive layout1:40
Start with the smallest screen width for mobile, then set the page width using a column layout in the editor and preview the result.
The differences of Rows and Column. How to choose one?2:16
Learn how to use rows and columns in Bubble to stack elements vertically with columns and align them horizontally with rows, and see real-world header, footer, and ad layouts.
Using Row and Column in Bubble Editor. Set child's width based on Parent Width3:29
Design page layout in the bubble editor using rows and columns to create a header, body, and footer. Set wrappers to 100% width and preview changes in the page view.
Design Header's Logo3:18
Resize the header height to about 80, insert a logo image, and center it within a fixed-width wrapper. Group the logo with a left button and adjust spacing, then preview.
Create the Buttons on Header4:39
Learn to design a header with responsive right-aligned action buttons in Bubble, using button wrappers, row layouts, and percentage-based widths for a polished mobile-ready header.
Conditional Layout in Bubble: Design Header Responsively5:17
Configure a responsive header in Bubble using conditional layout by screen width. Keep the logo on the left and the button on the right while adjusting spacing on smaller devices.
Homework #1: Improving the header1:59
Body Section: Create Hero section with Heading, Subtitle and buttions5:49
Create the hero section of a landing page by arranging a two-column row with a heading, subtitle, and buttons, and align and group elements in the Bubble editor.
Add A Hero Image Element2:06
Make the Hero section responsive with Conditional Layout2:12
Homework #2: Add styles and hover behavior for buttons0:57
Rename two buttons to meaningful labels, apply a long background with a gray solid border to the second button, and add hover styles for both buttons.

Section introduction: Tell you what we will do in this section0:43
Learn to build the app’s main features in Bubble: create and save custom color palettes with the generator, and display palettes from the database, starting with the training palette.
Do basic Workflow and Action in Bubble: Go to a new page1:53
Learn how to create and trigger a basic workflow in Bubble, using a button to navigate to a new page, and explore navigation actions and page setup for beginners.
Create a new page in Bubble: Create Trending page3:07
Concept about the database (table, fields, and record) and how to design it2:30
Learn how a database uses tables, fields, and records in bubble, including choosing datatypes, adding entries via the data tab and app data, and loading data to the front end.
Design Color table, Palette table and their fields3:22
Design a color table and a palette table in Bubble, define fields such as name, hash value, and test fields, then build the pilot table with a colors list.
Add new entry to Palette table. Homework #3: Fill more data to Database1:36
Here are 10 colors with their names, RGB values, and HEX codes:
~ Light Sky Blue;162, 210, 255;A2D2FF
~ Medium Violet Red;221, 16, 221;DD10DD
~ Royal Blue;14, 79, 216;144FD8
~ Lime Green;100, 206, 63;64CE3F
~ Orange;249, 150, 10;F9960A
~ Purple;131, 76, 255;8B4CFF
~ Hot Pink;255, 94, 170;FF5EAA
~ Sea Green;80, 166, 141;50A68D
~ Midnight Blue;1, 41, 102;012966
~ Goldenrod;218, 171, 26;DAA61A
Repeated Group - Loading list of data from database with Bubble5:04
Display color for testing and update the database1:59
Analyze the frontend: What's Nested Repeated Group in Bubble1:15
Display data in the nest repeated group6:02
Learn to display a color palette using a repeated group in Bubble, configuring a 100% width column, min height, and stretch to show up to ten hex-colored items.
Advance: Upload and generate data via CVS (Optional)2:15
Learn to export color data as CSV, generate colors and palettes with AI and Python, and upload them into your Bubble app database with color IDs and unit IDs.
Homework #4: Style Repeated Group and add an icon1:35
Style the repeated group by setting height to 150–250 px and adding borders with rounded corners; enable mobile single-column layout and include a heart icon for the user profile.

Create a Pop up Required login4:37
Create a required login pop-up in Bubble by wiring the icon to show the login modal, enabling sign in with email or Google, and adding a close button.
Add Text Input Email and Password to the pop-up4:05
Add text inputs for email and password to a pop-up in a Bubble app, include a login button and a centered forgot password link for a complete sign-in flow.
Create a sign up page3:57
Build a sign up page in Bubble by adding full name, email, and password fields with a sign up button, arranged in a vertical centered layout.
Add User Authentication workflow: Sign user up and the Use Only condition4:26
Build a Bubble authentication workflow with sign up via email and password, enforce the use only condition by validating the user, and redirect to the index page.
Visible on page load and create an avatar group2:15
Build a Bubble avatar group that appears on page load, shows the user avatar when logged in, and reveals sign in/out options when not, using conditional layout.
Create a sign out feature5:38
How to use Reusable Element in Bubble: The Popup Login4:05
Create a login popup as a reusable element in Bubble, build an email/password login workflow, and manage showing, refreshing, and logout behavior.
Homework #5: Practice to create and use Reusable Element in Bubble.1:18
Practice creating and using a reusable header element in Bubble by converting the index page header and removing the popup on the trending page for future reuse.

Use Bubble Component Collection to build UI faster in Bubble - Build Footer2:20
Explore the bubble component collection to resize UI elements quickly, build a ready-to-use footer from free components, set up responsive layouts, and preview designs that save time.
Design Go Pro Popup2:34
Design a reusable GoPro popup in Bubble by creating a 50% width popup, converting it to a reusable element, and wiring a header button to display it across pages.

Requirements

Basic computer and internet skills
Motivation to build and monetize their own products
An interest in no-code tools like Bubble

Description

Learn how to build and monetize your own SaaS web app from scratch with the no-code Bubble platform.

In this course, you’ll go from beginner to building a fully functional SaaS application using visual programming.

One of the best ways to learn Bubble is by building a complete feature set for one type of app.

This course focuses on SaaS to teach you core skills like design, workflows, and data. With the right foundations, you can create any startup idea from scratch.

This is a hands-on course where we’ll build an entire SaaS business. You’ll gain real experience tying features together to make fully dynamic apps. Discover how Bubble provides an alternative to traditional engineering for bringing ideas to reality faster.

No prior coding experience is required!

We’ll cover:

The fundamentals of using Bubble’s drag-and-drop editor for no-code development
Implementing key SaaS features like user authentication, databases, workflows, and more
Design principles to create an intuitive user experience in your web app

I’ll share years of experience using Bubble to bring startup ideas to life without code. We’ll build a real-world app together from concept to launch.

By the end, you’ll have the no-code skills to turn ideas into SaaS businesses.

Bring your web app dreams to reality with Bubble!

Who this course is for:

Aspiring startup founders who want to build and launch their first SaaS app without needing to code. You'll be able to turn your ideas into functional web applications.
Entrepreneurs who want a faster and easier way to build MVPs to validate new product concepts before involving developers.
Marketers, bloggers, small business owners who want to create web tools to help run their operations or engage their communities.
Anyone motivated to get into no-code development. The course will empower you to leverage tools like Bubble and Paddle to bring your own SaaS ideas to life.
Total beginners with no prior experience in coding required. I'll guide you step-by-step through the no-code development process using real-world examples.

Build your first web app in Bubble for beginners

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 5min

Building the homepage11 lectures • 34min

Basics about Workflow and Database in Bubble: Design your app data12 lectures • 31min

User authentication for the app8 lectures • 30min

Tips to design layout faster and better with Bubble2 lectures • 5min

Publish App, Conclusion and what's next2 lectures • 6min

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