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Date Published
Author
Grace Kim
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788
Language
English
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Summary

We asked Fodmapedia founder Emmanuel, about building an app that allows users to search for different types of foods related to the low-FODMAP diet. A no-code platform like Bubble enabled him to iterate quickly without creating stories in a backlog, waiting for their development, and quality testing them. Fodmapedia is a database of food that helps people with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) succeed with this diet by identifying the foods that trigger symptoms. The app is a search engine for daily use: users can search for any food and get information on whether it's high or low in FODMAPs, along with tips and substitutes. Emmanuel created his first startup ten years ago and discovered no-code tools like Bubble five years ago, which allowed him to iterate fast without huge developments. His app has reached 500 paying subscribers, a big Facebook group, and almost half a million food queries, and he plans to market it internationally, especially in the US, with a focus on improving marketing and free trials.