Adding comments to your Glide app can significantly boost user engagement, but many people don't implement this feature because they're unsure about how to do it effectively. In this video, which is part of our complete guide to Glide apps course inside the member area of No Code MBA, Osar Brooks takes you through a step-by-step tutorial on seamlessly integrating comments into your Glide app.

Setting up the Comments Database in Glide

Before building anything in the UI, create a new table called "comments" in your Glide data. The comments table should include the following essential columns:

• Message (text)
• To-do ID (text)
• User email (text)
• User nickname (text)
• User photo (text)
• Timestamp (date time)

Establish a relationship between the user email column in the comments table and the email column in the users table.

Integrating Comments into the Glide App Interface

Add the comments component to your app layout within a container. Configure the comment component settings by pulling data from the comments table and saving comment data to the appropriate columns. Test the comment functionality and filter comments by to-do ID to ensure accurate display.

Step 1: Add the comments component

In your Glide app layout, add the comments component within a container and set the container background as a card for a visually appealing box-like appearance.

Step 2: Configure comment component settings

Set the comments to pull from the new comments table and save the text into the message column. Configure the author photo, name, and email to display user profile information.

Step 3: Test and filter comments

• Test the comment functionality by adding a comment and verifying that it appears correctly.
• Filter the comments to show only those associated with the current to-do ID, ensuring that the right comments appear against the right tasks.

Enhancing Comment Display and User Experience

Display comment text, timestamp, and author information by pulling data from the comments table. Demonstrate real-time comment functionality by viewing comments as different users and observing updates in the app. Verify comment data in the Glide database to ensure accurate storage.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you can now add comments to your Glide app, enhancing user engagement and interaction. Explore more advanced Glide app features to further customize and improve your app's functionality.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is the purpose of adding comments to a Glide app?

Adding comments to a Glide app allows users to discuss and collaborate on specific tasks or topics within the app, enhancing user engagement and interaction.

How do I create a comments table in Glide?

To create a comments table in Glide, add a new table called "comments" and include essential columns such as message, to-do ID, user email, user nickname, user photo, and timestamp.

How do I filter comments to show only those associated with a specific task?

To filter comments and display only those associated with a specific task, use the filter function in Glide and set the condition to show comments where the to-do ID matches the current screen's row ID.

Can I display user profile information in the comments section?

Yes, you can display user profile information in the comments section by configuring the author photo, name, and email settings to pull data from the user profile table and display it alongside each comment.

How can I ensure that comments are stored accurately in the Glide database?

To ensure accurate storage of comments in the Glide database, verify that the comment data is being saved to the correct columns in the comments table and that the relationship between the user email column in the comments table and the email column in the users table is properly established.