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Date Published
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Lachlan Kirkwood
Word count
1650
Language
English
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None

Summary

There's no denying that there are more dating options than ever available to meet specific romantic needs, but finding the perfect no-code app that matches development needs should be as easy as swiping right - and it is with Bubble! Our visual programming tool makes it easy to intuitively design and program beautiful, dynamic products. It’s never been easier to start building powerful software with Bubble. We’re driven to make software development accessible to makers of all backgrounds. Bubble can be used to build marketplaces, directories, and even community forums. To build a Tinder clone, one must first get started by registering on Bubble, then follow the introductory lessons to familiarize oneself with the basics of Bubble. The next step is wireframing the product design or building necessary fields within the database. Using Bubble’s visual design tool, shape the user-interface of your product and create pages for a home page to swipe through potential matches, a dedicated page for the current user to view their matches, and a page to host and facilitate messages between two users. Configuring the database involves creating data types with unique fields such as User, Message, and Matched Users. Building workflows is key to making your product functional, using integrations like the Tinder-like Pile plugin to streamline the process of building a swiping feature that creates matches. Once you've added this element, configure it to display all users on the platform and make changes in the database based on user swipes. Viewing a list of matches involves displaying the current user’s list of matches on a dedicated page using repeating groups. Creating a chat function allows displaying unique messages shared between users, while creating messages uses a multiline input field underneath the conversation repeating group. Additional features include privacy & security settings and purchasing templates or plugins to enhance the experience.