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How to build a Ruby on Rails admin panel

It is reliable, efficient, and supported by a massive community of developers. Ruby on Rails is often praised for its efficiency, security, and scalability, making it particularly suitable for SaaS and e-commerce applications. Admittedly, such products need robust internal tools. How to build them?

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What are internal tools? The ultimate guide to admin panels, database GUIs, CRMs, CMSes, ticketing software, dashboards, and more.

Internal tools are where businesses run their operations. Check this ultimate guide to learn the difference between internal tools, admin panels, database GUIs, and CMSes; understand if it's better to build them from scratch or buy third-party solutions, and if buy - where to find them. Enjoy!

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How to build a Node.js admin panel

Node.JS is the most popular web framework for building web applications according to Stack Overflow. Its popularity has skyrocketed since its launch in 2009, and the reasons are that it is easy to learn and even easier to implement. Read how to build a Node.js admin panel here.

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Top reasons to build an app based on microservices in Node.js

Take any popular web project and there is a good chance it has been built with Node.js using microservice architecture. What are the benefits of both, and why are they a good choice for SaaS products? Let's find out.

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Manage your related data the way you want it, not the way your database is structured

Our most recent functionality, Explorer, makes a significant difference in working with related data as it lets you browse and edit it the way you want it, not the way your database allows you. Discover it now!

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Forest Admin: A Django Admin Alternative

Looking for a Django Admin alternative? Read the comprehensive comparison between both internal tool solutions in terms of technical aspects, UI, security, and more.

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5 reasons for more than admin panel templates

Building an admin panel can be one of the most time and resource-consuming things a company has to deal with that doesn’t directly affect their product development or customer-facing features. With admin panel templates, this burden can be alleviated, but are they the best solution indeed?

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Best Node.js apps examples to inspire your next project

Fast, flexible, comfortable to work with — these are just a few words Node.js developers use to describe this extremely popular JavaScript runtime environment. Let’s have a look at examples of reputable apps built in Node.js.

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How to build a Tinder-like view on Forest Admin

In this tutorial, we'll take a look at how you can create a Tinder-like validation view for your setup.

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Onboard new users more efficiently than ever with tags

Forest Admin is designed to be able to scale with your business as it grows. To facilitate it even more, we have recently added functionality to invite new users with tags, which makes the onboarding process much more efficient. Read more.

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How to measure user retention with Cohort Charts on Forest Admin

Blind guessing can’t help you prevent customer churn. Instead, you should rely on Cohort Analysis that gives you a deeper understanding of your customers and helps you answer the most pressing questions. Read how to do it with Forest Admin.

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How to choose the right internal tools for your business

Thinking about getting started with internal tools? Check out our guide on how you should be picking the right one for your business!

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Forest Admin is now fully compatible with TypeScript

At Forest Admin, we strive to ease the development of internal tools, and make the coding experience better. That’s why, we’re now fully compatible with TypeScript, and you can benefit from strong type checking and code completion.

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How Techfugees uses Forest Admin to manage projects supporting displaced persons

We have recently interviewed Techfugees about why they have chosen Forest Admin as an internal tool solution to manage the Basefugees platform that lets volunteers update various projects online and get connected with other innovators internationally.

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From Lumber to Toolbelt: new CLI changes on Forest Admin

We've decided to migrate Lumber's functionality over to Toolbelt to provide a single, comprehensive CLI tool for our users. Check out everything that's changed!

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How to flatten nested MongoDB fields in Forest Admin

In this article, we take a look at how you can flatten your nested fields in Forest Admin when working with MongoDB databases.

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The most popular Ruby Gems in 2021

Are you a Ruby on Rails developer looking for the right gems to accelerate the development of your app? Check this list of the most popular Ruby Gems in 2021.

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Essential tools for fintech startups

Fintech startups, unlike ‘regular’ startups, must comply with various regulations that aim to prevent fraud and ensure data security. In this article, you will learn how to launch a fintech startup faster thanks to low-code and no-code tools.

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5 reasons why you should use low-code internal tool builders

Wondering whether you should opt for a low-code internal tool builder? Read on to find out why we think it's a good idea.

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Getting started with Smart Action Forms and Dynamic Fields in Forest Admin

In this article, we'll take a look at what Smart Action Forms are, and how you can make them even more interactive than before using Dynamic Fields.

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Why use Ruby on Rails for your next product in 2021

Are you going to launch a successful digital product? In this article, I will show you why use Ruby on Rails and what makes developing web applications with this framework so fast and efficient.

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How to create Moderation Views in Forest Admin

In this tutorial, we'll take a look at Moderation Views, what they are, and how you can create them. Check it out!

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How Raspberry Pi uses Forest Admin to manage resellers and design partners

Raspberry Pi, the creator of famous tiny computers sold in over 40 million units around the world, has chosen Forest Admin as an internal tool solution to manage the network of trusted resellers and design partners. Read the case study.

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Customer impersonation: 5 reasons why you should have a "log in" as feature in your app

Ever wondered if you should have an impersonate / log in as feature in your app? Here are 5 reasons to convince you.

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Forest Admin: React Admin Alternative

Looking for a React Admin alternative? Read the comprehensive comparison between this frontend admin framework and Forest Admin in terms of technical aspects, UI, security, and more.