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KCabreira​ Congratulations!!! You're the winner of the Free Empower Registration for attending the Leadership AMA Webinar on February 19th!  For everyone else, there's still plenty of time to join us in Houston on May 18th! Register here for Empower 2026!

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) has long been one of the most powerful—and most complex—topics in Quickbase. Over the years, we’ve talked about ALM in many places: Empower sessions, webinars, blog posts, and deep technical discussions. We’ve built advanced tools like solution APIs and QBL that give teams incredible control over change management. But through all of that work, one goal stayed constant: Make ALM simple, approachable, and usable for every Quickbase builder—not just developers. Built for Builders, Not Just Engineers Not everyone using Quickbase comes from a software development background. Many builders just want a safe, reliable way to improve their solutions without risking what’s already in production. That’s why, in 2025, we began building a native ALM experience directly into the Quickbase platform, designed to support a simple but powerful idea: Separate building from using. With the new ALM capabilities, you can now easily create Dev + Test + Prod environment

Coming to everyone on 24th February Don't want to read? - Watch the video instead: Over the past few months, I’ve been sharing how AI Actions can be used inside Pipelines to extract insights from emailsanalyze complex documents like 10-K filingsand even generate weekly report summaries automatically The feedback has been great. You love the flexibility and power.But it's also been very clear where things could be better. Questions like: How do I construct the desired output? What is "JSON schema"? How do I give the AI all the context without stitching together dozens of fields? Can I pass images, not just documents and spreadsheets? The release on the 24th will be about answering those questions. With three major improvements, AI Actions becomes easier to use, more context-aware, and far more versatile — without changing the core idea: one simple step that lets AI reason over your pipeline data directly inside your workflows. This release introduces: A Structured AI Outpu

Table of Contents 1.  Reference Materials Linked 2.  Recommended Training 3.  Build Your Community If you’re new to building in Quickbase, start here! It might feel like there’s a lot to learn at first, but the Becoming a Better Builder Hub is designed to help builders hit the ground running.  Here you’ll find Quickbase essentials, so you can confidently begin creating apps and automations. You’ll also find key resources worth bookmarking and revisiting as you continue building on the platform.   Know someone else in your organization who’s just starting to build in Quickbase? Feel free to share this hub with them! Reference Materials We’ve compiled some resources that are especially helpful for builders. Bookmark and refer back to these materials as you continue on your Quickbase journey.  Overview of Quickbase ResourcesOverview of Quickbase NavigationOverview of Database Terms

Will it be ben_simon​’s New England Patriots or EstherLaVielle​’s Seattle Seahawks? What’s on the line? Pride. Bragging rights. And a month-long Zoom background punishment. Ben and Esther have agreed that the losing team's backer will be required to use a Zoom background hand-picked by the winner for all of February. What’s on the line for you? $100.00 Qrew members with the most correct predictionswill be entered into a raffle for a $100! (your choice of gift card or Quickbase Swag) Click above to make yourPatriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl predictions!

Good news Qrew! In case you dropped the ball getting your Early Bird Pricing for Empower '26, we're extending the deadline to February 14th! So if you're sitting there, kicking yourself for not taking advantage of the discounted pricing for Empower, fear not, friend. You have two more weeks to get $200 off your Empower registration. Click here to register and we'll see you in Houston! 

At a glance: After February 10th, Pipelines will handle errors in loops more consistently:If a step fails during one loop iteration—even when that iteration includes an IF/ELSE branch—the pipeline will skip only that iteration and continue to the next. The full pipeline will only stop if you explicitly use a STOP step. Why we’re making this change In Pipelines, errors typically stop a pipeline run. That’s a safe default: if something unexpected happens, the pipeline pauses, allowing you to review and fix the issue. Loops are the notable exception. In many real-world automations, it’s better to keep going even if one item fails—especially when processing a list of records (like invoices or purchase orders). Today, loops already behave that way: If one loop iteration fails, Pipelines usually skips that record and continues with the next one. But we found an inconsistency: If an iteration includes conditional branching (IF/ELSE) and the logic step fails along that path, the entire pi

Hello Qrew! Here’s what’s on the Qrew Events calendar the week of January 26th: 📦 Tue, Jan 27 | Qrew Meetup: Asset Management | 12:00–1:00 PM EDTCameron Urevick + Kojo Acquaah (Mondelez + Levery Digital) will demo a hybrid asset management app using a desktop app + Quickbase Mobile, plus practical takeaways you can use right away.Register: https://quickbase.zoom.us/meeting/register/x0A7dRm8SpywS754An70lA 🧭 Tue, Jan 27 | 2026 Product Roadmap Webinar | 1:00–2:00 PM EDTSee what’s in the works for Quickbase + FastField in 2026 — the product team will walk through upcoming features and enhancements coming soon.Register: https://quickbase.registration.goldcast.io/webinar/3132986e-7ccd-4217-abaa-cfe393273f09 🔁 Wed, Jan 28 | Pipelines Qrew Meetup | 12:00–1:00 PM EDTHeather Delozier (GrantWorks Inc.) walks through a Pipelines workflow inside an environmental review app, including a triggered task list pipeline that auto-creates and manages follow-up work.Register: https://quickbase.zoom.us/m

  Come see what’s in the works for 2026 Quickbase, Pipelines and FastField! Join members of our product team as they share the roadmap for the latest new features and enhancements that are coming soon. Jan 27, 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EST BONUS!  One attendee from the 2026: Product Roadmap webinar will be randomly selected to receive a FREE All-Access Pass to Empower 26, May 19-20, 2026 in Houston, TX. * *All live attendees will be automatically entered to win. The winner will be chosen at random and alerted following the webinar's duration.  

Not certified yet? Jump to the infoon how to get certified! Happy New Year Qrew! Milestones matter. But the best ones aren’t just about numbers.They’re about people. Today, we’re celebrating a big one: our community earned 5,484 certifications in 2025. That’s 5,484 moments of curiosity, commitment, and confidence-building. And every single one belongs to you. More Than a Number On the surface, 5,484 certifications is impressive. But what it really represents is something much more meaningful: Thousands of hours spent learning and building New skills unlocked and put to work Careers advanced, projects accelerated, and problems solved A growing network of builders who raise the bar for what’s possible Each certification tells a story of someone choosing to invest in themselves and in the strength of our platform. Getting Quickbase Certified isn't just a test; it's an investment in the future. It's better solutions, faster builds and a stronger ecosystem of apps.  A Community That

(Quick reminder about the Leadership AMA in two days...get your questions in today via the survey below!) - Ben Quickbase Qrew! February 19th, at 11am EST, we're bringing The Qrew together with Quickbase leadership for an Ask Me Anything webinar.   What do you want to know from Quickbase leaders? What's to be expected within the customer experience, with future Quickbase events like Empower '26 and beyond, big picture where is this product heading (although make sure to register for the January 27th Product Roadmap Webinar here to go deeper on this topic!)? What are Quickbase leaders excited about in 2026?  Our leaders want to hear from you! At the webinar, we'll have a live discussion panel with Quickbase Chief Product Officer Marcus Torres, Chief Revenue Officer Josh Allen, Chief Customer Officer Kelly Hall, and Chief Marketing Officer Alys Reynders. Three quick steps to get a question in for our panel ahead of the webinar! Register for The Qrew! On the home page of this w

Intro: Hi! I’m Kojo Acquaah (he/him), Co-Founder of Levery. I’m originally from the Boston area, but have been living in Dallas, TX for the past 2 years. I’ve been using Quickbase since 2021. Quickbase Beginnings: How did you first discover Quickbase?I stumbled upon Quickbase when I was asked to cover for a colleague going on leave. What was the first thing you ever built in Quickbase?I was tasked with digitizing our Integrated Lean Six Sigma program we were using to assess and score warehouse, delivery, and management processes. Translating that complex methodology into a single, auditable Quickbase solution that helped to eliminate waste and enable continuous improvement was a turning point. It showed me how the platform could convert scattered chaos into an operational orchestra. When did you realize you were hooked on Quickbase?I knew I was hooked when I started pulling fragmented processes housed in spreadsheets, SharePoint docs, and other systems into Quickbase and began relating

Hey Qrew! Osa here from Customer Education.  We're trying something new:  QBU Office Hours Live, 1-hour sessions where you can bring questions and work through course-related stuff directly with our team.  Think of it like dropping by during office hours in college, except way less intimidating and with better tech.  These sessions are built to support what you're learning in QBU courses, like "help me understand why this works" or "I'm stuck on this concept from the lesson."  Quick note: Office Hours are focused on course content only. For app-specific troubleshooting or technical issues, your usual Support/CX team is still your best bet.  Upcoming sessions January 15, 12–1 PM ET — Customer Education Q&ACome to Customer Education Office hours to get answers and help building a personalized learning path of courses that will accelerate your building.  January 23, 12–1 PM ET — Intermediate Topics Relationships, forms, dashboa

Happy Monday, Qrew! Here’s what’s coming up—hope you can join us for one (or all) of these sessions this week: 📅 1) App Builder Qrew Meetup — Tuesday, Jan 13 @ 12pm EDTAgenda: Wes McAda shares how he built a real-time amusement ride capacity tracking app.Register: https://quickbase.zoom.us/meeting/register/DoqyWs61RGODggbk_xqs6g 📅 2) Atlanta Qrew Meetup — Thursday, Jan 15 @ 1pm EDT (please confirm time)Agenda: Join the Atlanta Qrew for a FastField spotlight, a fireside chat on what you’re working on, and a brainstorm for February’s agenda plus our next onsite. See you there!Register: https://quickbase.zoom.us/meeting/register/1AOIVeGDQh6ibWalvxNAlA 📅 3) How to Go from App Inheritance to App Ownership — Thursday, Jan 15 @ 1pm EDTRegister: https://quickbase.registration.goldcast.io/webinar/f791e78d-5677-430f-90f9-2b21eab2042b?_gl=1*nmh986*_gcl_au*MjU1MDM5NTYyLjE3NjYxNjczMjY.*_ga*NzAzNzY0MzYyLjE3NjU5OTAzNDE.*_ga_YZ6780317K*czE3NjgyMzg1MjkkbzI0JGcxJHQxNzY4MjM4NjQ1JGo1OSRsMCRoMA.. ⚠️ Rem

🎓 Hello Qrew! We’re back with the August edition of Certification Wins, where we proudly spotlight the amazing individuals in our community who’ve earned Quickbase Certifications during July! 🌟 Each certification is a reflection of your effort, curiosity, and commitment to building smarter. Whether you’re just starting or mastering advanced skills, this space celebrates YOU. 🙌  🏅Certified In July🏅 RachelBoswell​OlabisiTine​dhermes​AnthonieJackson​ SourabhSharma​ WesMcAda​RussellBranham​KevinMontgomery​dhermes​ WesMcAda​ Each name above represents hours of learning, practice, and persistence. Congratulations to all our achievers! 🌟 Featured Shoutout 🌟 🎉 This month’s spotlight has landed on AnthonieJackson​ 🎉A $25 gift card is heading your way — congrats! 📣 Join the Celebration Want to see your name here next month?Start your certification journey today via Quickbase University and showcase your expertise to the entire Qrew. Quickbase Certif

Intro I’m Kevin Montgomery (he/him), Marketing Operations Developer from the AIR MILES Reward Program in Toronto, Canada. Primarily, I’m responsible for maintaining our Quickbase realm and developing apps to help streamline and scale up our processes. Quickbase Beginnings I have been using Quickbase since October 2018. First, as a participant in a time-tracking app. Then, in January 2022, I accepted a new position to help manage and develop the functionality of our marketing execution app, which has since grown into developing several apps for our marketing and finance departments. On a personal level, I also use my Quickbase builder account to prototype weird and wonderful models, including weight management, gas price trends, and electoral reform. I think I realized I was hooked on Quickbase when I found myself jumping to my builder account to prototype an idea rather than firing up a spreadsheet or a local XAMPP server instance. Building and Impact What’s your favorite app aspect t

Starting in March, we’re updating when we roll out our monthly major release. Instead of releasing on Sunday morning, we’ll now deploy our major release at 11:00 PM Eastern Time, usually on the second Wednesday of each month. This new window falls during a period of low platform usage, which helps us minimize risk while continuing to deliver new capabilities and improvements. Important - nothing else about our release process or the customer experience is changing. New major release window:11:00 PM ET on the second Wednesday of each month (starting in March)* Minor releases (“patches”):Continue on Wednesdays at 11:00 PM ET as usual, except on the week of the major release This help article outlines our 2026 release schedule. *The second Wednesday of each month, except for certain months where major US holidays occur earlier in the month.  In those cases, the monthly major release will typically be on the third Wednesday of the month.  Quickbase reserves the right to a

Happy New Year Qrew! Starting in 2026, I am posting Monday Qrew updates here which will include upcoming Qrew meetups, topics, and registration links.  First up, we have three virtual Qrew meetups this month: 📅 Monday, Jan 13 @ 12pm EDT App Builder Qrew Meetup Agenda: Wes McAda shares how he built a real-time amusement ride capacity tracking app. Register Here 📅 Tuesday, Jan 27 @ 12pm EDT Asset Management Qrew Meetup Agenda: ​ CameronUrevick​ and KojoAcquaah​ (Mondelez + Levery Digital) demo a hybrid asset management app using desktop + Quickbase Mobile, plus practical takeaways you can apply after. Register Here 📅 Wednesday, Jan 28 @ 12pm EDT Pipelines Qrew Meetup Agenda: Heather Delozier (GrantWorks Inc.) walks through a Pipelines workflow inside an environmental review app—featuring a triggered task list pipeline that automatically creates and manages follow-up work. Register Here Didn’t opt in get these calendar invites Qrew Meetups yet? Comment below and

Hi Qrew! Thank you for being part of the Quickbase Qrew this year! Your ideas, attendance to Qrew meetups, questions, and collaboration energy online and in-person are what makes this community work. To celebrate the Qrew, we put together a special end-of-year video! Also check out Ben's sign off for the year on LinkedIn! Remember to follow him to keep up on the latest we're cooking up for the Qrew! Here’s a quick peek at what’s ahead in January 2026: App Builders Qrew Meetup Tuesday Jan 13th at 12pm EDT Qrew Meetup: Asset Management  Tuesday Jan 27th at 12pm EDT Pipelines Qrew Meetup  Jan 28th at 12pm EDT Want calendar invites for each virtual Qrew meetup? Opt in here and we’ll add you to the opt-in list that will receive calendar invites every first Monday of the month. Check out this blog post  for a reminder of additional changes we are implementing starting 2026. Wishing you a happy New Year and we will see you in January!

As you might have noticed, there were a bunch of small things we’ve added in Pipelines over the last year. We tried something simple: one day every month dedicated purely to improving usability. No splashy launches - just a steady drumbeat of small, high-impact fixes and polish that make building and maintaining Pipelines faster and clearer.  What is “Delightful Pipelines Day”?  Once a month, one of our our Pipelines teams pauses roadmap work to ship bitesize improvements aimed at removing friction: clearer labels and messages, better navigation, smarter defaults, and friendlier states. Many of these come straight from your comments and feedback in various channels.  The rule is that it should be no more than a day's work. In just a year we’ve delivered over 50 separate improvements.  Below are the top improvements we shipped this past year - each one small on its own, but together they add up to a meaningf

Hey Qrew, Don't miss your best chance to attend Empower 2026 by being a part of it! Our Call for Speakers is now open and we need your ideas to make this the best Empower ever!  If you have been to an Empower in-person before, than you already know. It's the people who make this event magical. The wealth of Quickbase knowledge being shared in breakout sessions and keynotes, there's no better time and no better place on the planet to absorb more Quickbase than at an Empower!  Submit your proposal to speak live in Houston! This is your opportunity to share a new story, insights, lessons learned, and best practices with your peers. Tell us about how you’ve used Quickbase to drive innovation—whether through tech adoption, app development, successful implementations, change management, or another inspiring way.   As a speaker, you’ll get:   Complimentary Full Conference pass ($1199 value) to Empower 26  Spotlight promotion on the event website, marketing materials, and social media  Ex

1999 felt like an exciting time. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time swept the Game of the Year awards. Everyone was Livin La Vida Loca. It’s also when Quickbase first hit the scene. A lot has changed since then, especially when it comes to technology. Over time, we’ve improved and reimagined the visual look and feel of the Quickbase platform. Starting on December 14th, you’ll notice that we’ve updated the Quickbase interface once more. All of the same functionality and layout is staying the same, but with a fresh coat of paint. What’s NewThese visual updates include new colors, fonts, and icons across various pages. This new look should feel familiar, since we have focused on making our app builder pages more consistent with the rest of the product. We’re talking about blue buttons, softer colors, and a more sleek and elegant appearance overall. For example, here is your new login page: Here you can see the new settings icons and table headers: And here is our new dialogue for sha

Here’s what’s on deck for the week of December 15: Qrew Meetups Pipelines Qrew - Virtual MeetupWednesday, Dec 17 @ 12PM EDTJoin the Pipelines Qrew as Denin​ from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office walks through a practical Pipelines Kanban example to show how you can use Pipelines to update a Kanban report in Quickbase. Portland Qrew - In-Person & VirtualWednesday, Dec 17 @ 3PM PDTPortland Qrew meetup on Wednesday evening to connect, share wins, and surface local needs. We’ll also be celebrating the end of the year and head out for snacks and drinks together afterward. Connect with the Qrew Leader for more details. Philly Qrew - Virtual MeetupThursday, Dec 18 @ 4PM EDTBRIANHINSHAW​, Senior Business Development Manager at Quickbase, will open with a 15–20 minute overview of our new Customer Experience Catalog, followed by a conversational session to share Quickbase wins, challenges, questions, and planning for 2026.  Boston Qrew - CANCELEDClick the link to read Tammie's holid

Intro Hello, Everyone.  This is Tony Gonzalez, the Director of Information Technology here in the City of New Braunfels.  Shortly after we stepped into the Quickbase realm, I told our City Manager I would gladly trade him a Director for a dedicated Developer position.  Quickbase quickly became that much work, but it has truly made a difference here in the City and I am thankful for what it has done and will continue to do.  We have built a lot of momentum in this first year and there is still a lot out there for us to improve upon.  In terms of the Realm, we are still in the Shire and there is an entire world out there waiting to realize the benefits of Quickbase.  The Qrew has been the equivalent of a Fellowship for me.  We aren’t marching towards Mordor, but rather towards the mythic Forest of Great Efficiency that even the eternal Elvers would envy.  (How is that for nerdy?) Quickbase Beginnings How did you first discover Quickbase? I attende