Budibase – open-source Retool alternative – launch their Public API

In plain words

Budibase is an open-source platform for building internal tools and applications, designed as an alternative to Retool. It allows developers to create business applications with a visual builder and backend capabilities. The platform released a public API in March 2022, enabling programmatic access to its functionality. Being open-source, it can be self-hosted and modified, making it suitable for teams that want control over their tool infrastructure and development environment.

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