App Builder: Essential Prerequisites

SureTriggers is a user-friendly automation tool designed to help you create automation workflows without any coding knowledge. Acting as a bridge between different applications, it facilitates seamless data transfer from one app to another.

For example, imagine Jane, a small business owner who runs an eCommerce website. When someone places an order on her website, she needs to add the customer to a CRM and log the order details in an accounting system. SureTriggers can help her automate these tasks effortlessly.

With over 700 apps available on SureTriggers, you can connect a wide range of applications.

However, if your desired app isn’t already connected, you can use the App Builder to integrate it with SureTriggers, without requiring you to write any code.

In addition, if you’re a development company, you can integrate the apps that you have built and help people transfer their data from your app to other apps, or from other apps to your apps in real time.

Adding your apps to SureTriggers will bring several benefits for you and your users like:

• Reaching a wider audience & boosting app adoption.
• Simplifying the data transfer process between different apps.
• Eliminating the need to build native integrations within your app for user requests.
• Enhancing the usability and appeal of your applications.

In this article, we’ll cover how to use the App Builder and the requirements for using the App Builder.

Requirements for Using the App Builder

To effectively use the App Builder, you should have familiarity with automation tools like SureTriggers. These tools help automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows, making it easier to manage and integrate multiple applications.

To know more about how SureTriggers actually work with other applications, please refer to these help documents: https://suretriggers.com/docs-category/integration-guides/

To build integrations using the App Builder, ensure you have the following:

1. Developer Account

You must create an account on developer.suretriggers.com. This account gives you access to the tools and resources necessary to build and manage your app integrations.

2. Application Ownership

When using the SureTriggers App Builder, understanding the difference between private and public apps is crucial.

This section delves deeper into what you need to know about application ownership and its implications.

• Private Apps: Private apps are designed for use within your SureTriggers’ account/organization or for specific users. These apps are ideal for internal processes or solutions tailored to a limited audience.

For private apps, you do not have to be the owner of the application that you’re integrating. This flexibility allows developers within an organization to create and manage integrations without needing to hold ownership rights. It simplifies the development process, enabling quicker deployment and testing within the organization.

• Public Apps: Public apps are available to all SureTriggers users. They are designed to be used by a wide audience, providing functionality that can benefit various users and organizations.

For public apps, you need to be the owner of the application. This ensures you have the necessary permissions and control over the app, which is essential for managing and maintaining its integration with SureTriggers in future.

If you are building a public app, use professional domains and email addresses for the account holder. This adds a level of credibility and professionalism to your integration.

3. Brand Details

You will need a logo and name for your app. These details are crucial for creating a recognizable and professional appearance for your app within the SureTriggers platform.

4. API Documentation

Make sure you can access both public and private API documentation. Public API documentation is generally available online, while private API documentation may require special access permissions.

This documentation provides detailed information about the API endpoints, request and response formats, authentication methods, and other technical details necessary for integration.

5. Technical Tools & Knowledge

Basic knowledge of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), Postman, and APIs is required. JSON is a lightweight data interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write and for machines to parse and generate.

Postman is a popular tool for testing APIs, allowing you to send requests and view responses in a user-friendly interface. Basic understanding of these tools will help you troubleshoot and test your integrations effectively.

6. App Account Access

Ensure you have access to the app account you’re building the integration for. This access is necessary for setting up and testing the integration, as well as for troubleshooting any issues that may arise.

By following this guide, you’ll learn about the prerequisites for using the SureTriggers App Builder effectively.

We hope this document has been helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.