sandhya6

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   Why your no-code tool might be corrupting data(visualdb.com)

   3 points by sandhya6 10mo ago|0 comments
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   by sandhya6 10mo ago

   Quick demo showing concurrency issues in Airtable (lost update and write skew): https://youtu.be/FyrKpTKOcVI
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   Show HN: Visual DB – Web front end for your database (update)(visualdb.com)

   3 points by sandhya6 10mo ago|1 comments
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   by sandhya6 2y ago

   We prioritize features based on user input, especially now that core features are in place. But the idea for the initial set of features were based on our own needs, and our frustration with existing products. For example, there are lots of
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   by sandhya6 2y ago

   Regarding permissions, I think we meet your requirements. End users do not have permission to tables directly, they can only enter data through forms and sheets. Regarding "created by", do you mean a field that is automatically se
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   by sandhya6 2y ago

   Nocodb is indeed a worthy competitor! If you're interested in how Visual DB is differentiated from Airtable-like products see here: https://visualdb.com/spreadsheet/#airtable
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   by sandhya6 2y ago

   Thanks for raising those points. To maximize security we are prioritizing on-prem version.
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   by sandhya6 2y ago

   We have a section here on comparison to Airtable: https://visualdb.com/spreadsheet/#airtable These points should apply to other tools similar to Airtable.
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   by sandhya6 2y ago

   Thanks for the feedback. Self-hosted version is now a high priority for us since many people have given us this feedback.
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    by sandhya6 2y ago

    Thanks for the feedback. We'll make self-hosted version a high priority.
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    by sandhya6 2y ago

    Not a rebrand but a pivot. It is a major overhaul with significant new features such as reporting.
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    by sandhya6 2y ago

    Thanks for the feedback. Triplechecker seems like a cool tool, BTW!
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    by sandhya6 2y ago

    Retool is a great product especially if you are a developer. Visual DB is intended for people who can't or won't code.
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    by sandhya6 2y ago

    Thanks for the feedback. We have a section on data security here: https://visualdb.com/datasecurity/ We are also planning to release a self-hosted version soon, which can be used with intranet databases - this should t
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    Show HN: Visual DB – Web front end for your database(visualdb.com)

    171 points by sandhya6 2y ago|52 comments
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    Show HN: Visual DB – Airtable alternative for your own database(visualdb.com)

    10 points by sandhya6 3y ago|5 comments