Find My Action | The Low-Code Campfire #238

In this episode of Low-Code Campfire hosted by Dale Warner, the webinar addressed several technical topics, starting with SQL deadlocks issues and how wrapping everything in transactions aims to solve them, alongside forthcoming documentation for volume processes. A new tool was also unveiled to find actions by ID, with future enhancements discussed. The value of using descriptions for searchability was highlighted, assisting developers in locating specific actions or notes. The session demonstrated using the SQL console to search and update parameters, while a Plugin Installer proof-of-concept was introduced, easing the installation of plugins, with noted limitations. Further discussions included the ability to update and distribute form definitions across sites to ensure consistency, and the challenges and benefits of distributing tools across multiple sites. The episode concluded with reflections on balancing quick fixes versus tool-building in managing complex systems. 00:07 - Introduction and Overview 02:36 - SQL Deadlocks 03:07 /// Explanation of the changes made to solve the issue 05:07 /// Discussion on the upcoming documentation 09:08 - Finding Actions by ID 09:57 /// Demonstration of how the tool works 15:28 /// Discussion on potential enhancements for the tool 20:31 - Using Descriptions for Searchability 21:07 /// Using descriptions for searchability 21:52 /// Example of using descriptions for to-do notes 23:24 - Searching for Specific Parameters 26:09 /// Example of searching for a specific URL 29:32 /// Using SQL to update parameters 37:19 - Introduction of Plugin Installer 34:21 /// Demonstration of installing a health check plugin 38:43 /// Explanation of Plugin Installer limitations 42:40 - Form Definition Updates 42:49 /// Updating Form Definitions 43:18 /// Distributing Form Definitions 44:27 /// Potential for Expansion 45:50 - Tool Distribution 46:00 /// Distributing Tools Across Sites 48:29 /// Challenges in Tool Distribution 49:34 /// Leveraging Effort with Tool Distribution 50:55 - Low-Code Experience 51:20 /// Building Tools for Complex Processes 51:28 /// Balancing Quick Answers and Tool Building 51:35 /// Tool Usefulness for Multiple Site Management --- Join the low-code community in our weekly gathering. We get together to share techniques, challenges, and experiences in building apps with Plant an App. Learn more about the fastest way to build powerful web apps - https://www.plantanapp.com/ Why attend? • Gain a deeper understanding of Plant an App • Learn from the experiences of others • Demonstrate the techniques you've developed in your apps • Bring your challenges and get ideas from the Community and the Support team • Meet & connect with low-code enthusiasts & great people such as yourself Webinar Sign-Up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3616210110550/WN_FhoNwnH6R6CjTFUI8zNwGw Feedback & Requests: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS9QnchmxEg1Vq2M8KkYtf9Gw1R4ztoRnScPfkjMgylDtdtQ/viewform