Connecting Google Sheets to APIs, and building apps with Retool

Spreadsheets have been a fundamental tool for businesses since their inception in 1979, but they have limitations in data entry, interactive interfaces, and data connectivity. Retool addresses these gaps by enabling users to build apps on top of Google Sheets data, providing polished user interfaces through drag-and-drop components and seamless integration with various data sources and APIs. By using Retool, users can read data from Google Sheets, augment it with data from databases, and trigger API requests with minimal coding effort. The platform supports dynamic content, custom forms, and automated processes, thereby transforming simple spreadsheets into sophisticated, scalable applications that grow with business needs.