Airtable
A cloud-based platform combining spreadsheet simplicity with database power, enabling flexible data organisation and automation.
In-Depth Explanation
Airtable is a flexible, low-code platform that combines the familiarity of spreadsheets with the power of databases. It enables teams to organise data, build applications, and automate workflows without traditional database knowledge.
Airtable concepts:
- Base: A database (collection of tables)
- Table: Like a spreadsheet with typed fields
- View: Different ways to see the same data
- Field types: Text, attachments, links, formulas
- Automations: Triggered workflows
Key features:
- Multiple views (grid, calendar, kanban, gallery)
- Linked records (relational data)
- Formulas and rollups
- Built-in automations
- API access
- Interfaces (custom apps)
AI features:
- AI field type (generate content)
- Natural language queries
- Intelligent field suggestions
- Summary and categorisation
Business Context
Airtable serves as a flexible foundation for custom business applications, from CRM to project management to content calendars.
How Clever Ops Uses This
We use Airtable as a backend for Australian business solutions, combining its flexibility with AI integrations for intelligent data management.
Example Use Case
"Building a content management system in Airtable with AI-powered content suggestions, automated publishing workflows, and integrated asset management."