Introduction
You’re reading the Bubble Manual, which has everything you need to know to build apps using Bubble. This documentation covers everything from basic concepts to advanced features and includes step-by-step tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and insights into best practices.
If you haven't already, start by setting up a free account and start building.
Bubble lets you turn your ideas into apps by combining the power of AI and visual development. Whether you're building your first app or you're an experienced developer, Bubble's AI-powered tools and intuitive visual editor make it possible to quickly generate, refine, and launch your vision—no coding required.
Bubble lets you turn your ideas into fully functional, scalable apps by combining the power of AI and visual development. Whether you're building your first app or you're an experienced developer, Bubble's AI-powered tools and intuitive visual editor make it possible to quickly generate, refine, and launch your vision —no coding required.
Build your app using AI
AI app builder: The AI app builder currently only works for web apps, but support for native mobile apps is coming soon!
Bubble's advanced AI app generator empowers you to create a fully functional app using simple prompts. Describe your idea in your own words, and watch as Bubble AI generates a personalized app structure, ready for you to customize. Confirm your features and add any the AI missed, then generate the app. This initial app will be fully functional with a built-in database and workflows — providing a strong starting point, dramatically reducing the time and effort needed to bring your idea to life.
Refine and customize visually
After your AI-generated app is ready, Bubble's visual editor lets you fine-tune and expand your app exactly the way you want. Design your user interface, add custom events and workflows, and seamlessly integrate third-party services using plugins and the built-in API Connector. With Bubble, visual development means you have the freedom to iterate quickly, safely, and confidently.
One platform, limitless possibilities
Bubble's flexibility lets you create any type of app — ranging from simple MVPs to sophisticated, enterprise-grade applications. With a shared database, workflows, and infrastructure, Bubble supports creating seamless experiences across web, iOS, and Android, all from a single, unified editor.
To get quickly started with native mobile app development, check out our Quick Start Guide below:
Article: Mobile app quick start guide
Learning and building with Bubble
Bubble's docs are designed to help you quickly master the essentials and continue as a valuable reference throughout your development journey. Whether you prefer a structured walkthrough or simply browsing topics that interest you, the Bubble Manual covers foundational concepts, terminology, best practices, and step-by-step how-to guides.
If you're new to Bubble, start by checking out our Getting Started section. Learn the fundamentals, explore how AI and visual development come together, and discover just how quickly you can build powerful, professional apps.
You can read more about Bubble's mission and our The Bubble Origin Story in our dedicated blog articles.
Using the Bubble Docs
Sections
The Bubble documentation is divided into two sections:
Long-form articles for learning
In-depth explanation of tools and concepts
Organized by subject
Can be read from start to finish to learn Bubble
Short, technical documentation
Covers all properties, settings and technical details
Organized by feature
Can be consulted as needed for specific information
Annotations
To help you get quickly up to speed with the terminology used in Bubble and in web app development in general, we have provided explanatory notes on select words and phrases. You will find these annotations marked with a dotted underline such as this.
Other ways to learn
The user manual and core reference is just one part of Bubble's documentation. We also offer other ways to learn in the form of videos, interactive tutorials, demos, blog posts and forum posts. Look for the header Other ways to learn in articles to find links to other relevant resources you may find helpful.
Get started now
New? Start here: find the learning resources you need to master Bubble
This section will give you an overview over the resources you have at your disposal to start your learning journey.
Article: New? Start here
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