Hands On Integration Training
Hello, Are there any suggestions for training (be it online or in person) where you can get some hands on experience with integrating a QuickBase app with other software applications? I constantly s...
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Anything, honestly. I just want to understand more in depth how to go about figuring out how to integrate QuickBase with other applications, and I know the methodology will vary with the application(s) in question. There are small yet critical details that I don't understand. For example, when a URL is needed for the integration, how do I figure out where to get the URL from? I understand SQL can be used with QuickBase. I assume this would be SQL in an outside application sending or retrieving data from your designated QuickBase application. Either way, how does that work? JavaScript can do a lot from the code pages but, again, that appears to involve URLs for the designated application.
Many job descriptions are generic when they indicate wanting you to have experience integrating QuickBase with other applications. They likely just reference desired skills and languages like Python, SQL, JavaScript, JSON, REST, etc. Except for Python, I have done some research into these but, I still get left with the same questions.
MarkShnier__You
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Qrew LegendA suggestion is to contact Sharon Faust, aka Quickbase Junkie to to see what free and paid courseware she has. I presume a skill you would want to have is to learn how to parse the JSON responses which seems to be the standard for API Responses from outside 3rd party systems. I contracted with Sharon to help me with a particular project I was working on, and I also successfully muddled my way on my own through a project to automate receiving the weather forecast for the next 14 days and coax it onto a chart each day. That was a project I did just to learn how to parse array responses as the API comes back with an array for the 14 day forecast.
I'm not a "programmer", so that syntax to parse the API JSON responses does not come naturally to me!
Thanks for the suggestion. I forgot about QuickBase Junkie. I watched some videos on YouTube some time ago that I thought were good. I will add that to the list of things I look into / sign up for. I just signed up to look at an API course on Coursera, and have taken some JavaScript courses via LinkedIn Learning. It would just be nice to have something more specific to or centered around QuickBase so, again, your suggestion is much appreciated. I am still open to others, should you or anyone else have any. I love to learn. I just prefer to know I am learning something I will use sooner than later.
JamesCarr I'd echo what Mark has suggested as a starting point. Sharon is great here. The other idea I had was perhaps to work with your account team, share with them that you are looking for more training in this area, and see what options might be available outside our listed options. Perhaps there's a discussion on what's included in your existing offering from Quickbase and what would be a better fit for you from a customer experience perspective. It sounds like you are interested in expanding how you use Quickbase but could use expertise alongside you as you learn.
I'd imagine we have a few solopreneurs in our community who you might be able to work with in the event Sharon's content isn't what you are looking for.
Thank you. Unfortunately, I am in this alone at this point. I have a builder account and am learning from doing things there but, otherwise, I am on the market for work. I have submitted a couple of inquiries to Sharon and am waiting on a response. Her price point is what turned me away in the past but, I will see what she responds with as far as a direction is concerned and go from there.
