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How-to guides

This page provides detailed instructions for common tasks in Appsmith, helping you implement specific use cases efficiently.

Browse through the categorized guides below to find solutions tailored to your requirements.

Data Management​

Insert Data

This guide shows you how to insert data into a datasource using the Form widget on a new page and a Modal.

Update or Delete Data

This page shows how to update or delete data using the Form and Modal widgets.

Search and Filter Table Data

This page shows you how to search and filter data in a Table widget based on a search text, date range, or dropdown list option.

Setup Server-Side Pagination on Table

This page shows you how to set up server-side pagination on a Table widget to manage large datasets efficiently.

Form Handling​

Create Forms with Validations

This page shows you how to create forms with validations using the Form widget to ensure user inputs are correct.

Submit Form Data Using API

This page demonstrates how to submit form data to an API using the Form widget.

API Integrations​

Fetch Data from an API

This page shows you how to fetch data from an API using Appsmith's API query capabilities.

Send Data to an API

This page shows how to send data from your Appsmith application to an external API using API queries.

UI Customization​

Bind Data to Widgets

This page shows how you can dynamically update widget properties using queries, JavaScript functions, and setter methods.

Create Data Drilldown View

This page shows you how to build a data drilldown view from a master dataset on a Table or a List widget.

Setup Table Inline Editing

This page shows you how to add and edit Table data through inline editing.

Create a Multi-step Form or Wizard Using Tabs

This page shows you how to create a multi-step form using the Tabs widget to collect user input over multiple steps.

File Management​

Upload Files Using API

This page shows you how to use the Filepicker widget to upload file data using an API.

Download Files Using API

This page shows you how to download a file using an API, with PDF as the file format.

Real-time Integrations​

Using WebSockets

This guide explains how to implement WebSockets for real-time data exchange in your app.

Using Kafka

This page shows how to integrate Kafka for streaming real-time data in your app.

Setup Polling

This guide explains how to set up polling to fetch data at regular intervals, useful for fetching real-time data in situations where WebSockets are not ideal.

Advanced Customizations​

Create Custom Widgets Using Iframe

Learn how to create custom widgets for unique requirements, such as calendars or social media embeds, using Iframes.

Communicate with Iframe Widget

This page explains how to establish secure cross-origin communication between your Appsmith app and an embedded Iframe widget.