The AppGini Blog

How to Protect Your Public AppGini App from Bots, Brute-Force Logins, and Scrapers with Cloudflare

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A practical, layered Cloudflare setup for AppGini apps: block vulnerability scanners, stop scrapers, and rate-limit brute-force login attempts, all without touching your PHP code.

Build a Free Cloudflare Traffic Alert Worker with a PHP Webhook

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Create a Cloudflare Worker that checks zone traffic every five minutes and sends a signed webhook alert to a PHP endpoint when a request threshold is exceeded.

Build Custom Business Apps in Minutes with the AppGini AXP Editor Skill

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introducing the AppGini AXP Editor Skill: an agentic skill that helps AI coding agents create AppGini project files for customized multi-user business apps quickly, affordably, and reliably.

Create a git today Shortcut to List Today’s Commit Messages in Markdown

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

When you’re writing daily updates, preparing a changelog, filling out a standup report, or summarizing your work at the end of the day, you often need a quick list of the commits you made today. You can get that information from git log, but typing a full date range every time is repetitive and error-prone: 1 git log --since='2026-06-21 00:00' --until='2026-06-22 00:00' --pretty=format:'%s' This works, but it has one obvious problem: you have to update the dates every day.

Stop Memorizing MySQL Commands — Create Users Instantly with This CLI Wizard

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to create MySQL users instantly using a CLI wizard, without memorizing commands. Work on Windows, Linux, or macOS with a single script that handles everything for you.

How to Add a Logo to the Navbar in AppGini Apps (In Under 2 Minutes)

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

If your AppGini app still shows plain text in the navbar, your brand is basically whispering when it could be making an entrance. The good news: adding a logo to the AppGini navbar is surprisingly easy. You only need a small snippet in one file, and you are done. Why add a logo to your AppGini navbar? Adding a navbar logo helps with: Brand recognition for internal teams and clients A cleaner, more professional first impression Visual consistency across your tools It is a small tweak, but it instantly makes your app feel more like a finished product.

Change the number of child records displayed in the detail view

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Use the child_records_config() hook to control how many child records are shown per page in your AppGini detail view, without touching generated files.

How to Add Custom AI Prompts in Firefox (Readability & Fact Check Guides)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to add custom AI prompts in Firefox using about:config. This step-by-step guide shows you how to create powerful Readability and Fact Check commands to clean up pages and verify online claims.

How I Ran VBScript on a Headless Ubuntu Server (And Why Your Legacy Code Doesn’t Have to Die)

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to run VBScript (.vbs) on a headless Ubuntu server using Wine, create a noiseless wrapper, and make VBScript files directly executable with a shebang. Includes a real-world consulting story about modernizing a legacy VBScript codebase with minimal disruption.

How to Add Smart Report Maker Dashboards to AppGini

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to integrate Smart Report Maker dashboards into your AppGini apps using a Northwind-style example. Step-by-step guide to connecting SRM, building a Sales Overview dashboard, and embeding it directly inside AppGini with shared login and layout.

Sending Emails from Docker Containers using Gmail SMTP

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A guide on setting up msmtp in Docker containers to send emails via Gmail’s SMTP server, including Dockerfile and docker-compose examples.

How to Test Your Google Maps API Key (and Troubleshoot Map Issues in AppGini and Beyond)

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How to test your Google Maps API key and troubleshoot map issues.

Why Vibe Coding Won’t Kill AppGini (Or: How Not to Lose Your App and Your Mind)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Discover why AppGini’s proven no-code/low-code platform still beats the hype of vibe coding. Explore ownership, reproducibility, and how AI can help—without sacrificing control.

How to Fix “Permission to Write Files” Errors in Your AppGini Web App (Linux & Windows Guide)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Struggling with “AppGini doesn’t have permission to write the files” errors? This easy-to-follow guide covers troubleshooting steps for both Linux and Windows servers—including cPanel and Plesk users!

Get Better Answers from DataTalk: How to Use Hints Effectively

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Having trouble getting accurate answers from DataTalk? This guide shows you how to use helpful hints to troubleshoot issues and get the right results, using a real Northwind database example.

Advanced Tutorial: Implementing Session Timeout in Your AppGini Application

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article shows you how to implement session timeout in your AppGini application. It covers both server-side session management and client-side user experience enhancements.

Visualize and Analyze: Top Reporting Solutions for AppGini Users

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Discover the top reporting tools for AppGini, including Summary Reports plugin, DataTalk plugin, Smart Report Maker, and Redash. Learn how to create dashboards, charts, and reports for your AppGini apps—no coding required!

Convert MP4 Videos to Optimized GIFs with One Simple Bash Script

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Convert MP4 videos to optimized GIFs easily with a simple Bash script using FFmpeg. Learn how to control frame rate, size, and quality for perfect GIFs—no watermarks or online tools needed.

8 Reasons Your Login Form Makes Me Want to Delete Your App

Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Tired of login forms that feel like an obstacle course? Discover 8 frustrating UX mistakes mobile apps make and why they’re driving users to hit ‘uninstall.’ Fix your app’s login flow before your users (and investors) revolt.

New features in AppGini 25.11: An in-depth look

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Discover the latest enhancements in AppGini 25.11, focusing on mobile usability, theme customization, and an improved filters interface.

How to Upgrade Your AppGini Application to Use MySQL 8.4

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to upgrade your AppGini app to MySQL 8.4 by updating PHP (at least 7.4, ideally 8.4), installing required extensions (gd, mysqli, imagick, zip), updating MySQL authentication, and testing for compatibility.

Empower Your Apps with Smart Report Maker: Dashboards, Reports, and More

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Discover how to create dynamic dashboards and reports in PHP with Smart Report Maker. And learn how to benefit from the exclusive 40% Off promo for AppGini Users!

Automating Backups for AppGini Applications Using Task Scheduler and Mysqldump (Windows)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to automate database backups for your AppGini application on Windows using Task Scheduler and mysqldump.

5 Ways for Small Business Owners to Create a System for Managing Operations

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Creating a system for managing business operations can be challenging. We’ll explore five ways small business owners can create systems for managing their operations, starting from the harder methods and moving toward simpler, more practical solutions.

Automating Backups for AppGini Applications Using Cron and Mysqldump

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to automatically backup your AppGini application’s database using cron and mysqldump.

How to protect anonymous detail view against automated bot submissions

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to protect your anonymous detail view against automated bot submissions using Cloudflare.

Create a user corresponding to each record in a table

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article shows how to automatically create a user account for each record in a table.

AppGini vs. MS Access: Why You Should Make the Switch for Better Business Efficiency

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

If you’re still using Microsoft Access to manage your business operations, it’s time to explore a powerful and more flexible alternative: AppGini. With AppGini, you can create web-based applications that are not only multi-user and secure but also accessible from any web browser, both on your intranet and the internet.

Automatically create users from records

Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to automatically create user accounts from records in your AppGini application.

From Spreadsheet Chaos to Operational Excellence: Discover the Power of AppGini

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Transitioning from spreadsheets to AppGini can revolutionize your business operations, streamline data management, and enhance productivity. Learn how Debt Counselors Inc. and Rental Management Co. overcame their spreadsheet struggles with AppGini.

New version numbering scheme for AppGini to allow more frequent releases

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Instead of naming the next version of AppGini 6.0, it would be 22.0 as we’ll start using a new version numbering scheme that encourages rapid release cycles.

Calculated age field (given date of birth)

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Calculate the age of a person based on their date of birth via an SQL query in a calculated field.

Display a multiple choice field that includes an 'Other' user-provided option

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Convert a normal text field to a multiple choice list, with an ‘Other’ option, where the user can type a different value if he wants.

Set date range for a datetime picker

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Limit the allowed date range for a datetime picker in your AppGini app.

Reload detail view after closing child modal

Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Reload the detail view after closing a child modal in your AppGini app.

Add a shareable 'permalink' to records in detail view

Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Display a link icon in the detail view of your data records, allowing users to share a direct link to that record.

Highlight records that belong to the current user's group

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Highlight records that belong to the current user’s group in the table view of your AppGini app.

Share a record as a WhatsApp message

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Add a WhatsApp button to the detail view form of a table in your AppGini app to share the record as a WhatsApp message.

Hide the 'Add new' (+) button beside a lookup field

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Hide the ‘Add new’ (+) button beside a lookup field in AppGini detail view via a simple JavaScript snippet.

Convert 'Go to page' dropdown to a textbox

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Replace the ‘Go to page’ dropdown in AppGini with a textbox for easier navigation in large tables.

How many ways can you turn a field into a phone link in AppGini?

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This post demonstrates several ways to turn a field into a phone link in AppGini, using hooks, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL.

Add a note to a specific child tab

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

You have a child tab under one of your AppGini app forms. You want to display some note or instructions inside that tab.

Hide password reset link from login page

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Hide the password reset link from the login page of your AppGini app.

Replace 'No matches found' with a custom message

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Replace the default ‘No matches found’ message with a custom HTML message in your AppGini app using javascript.

Select first item in a lookup dropdown by default

Sat, 23 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Set the first item in a lookup dropdown as the default value when adding a new record.

Hide specific fields from the detail view print preview

Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Hide specific fields from the detail view print preview via javascript.

Highlight rows with due date = today

Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Highlight rows in the table view where the due date is today in your AppGini app using JavaScript.

Working days between 2 dates

Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Calculate the number of working days between 2 dates in your AppGini app.

Calculated expiry date field (given production date and validity period)

Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Calculate the expiry date of an item based on its production date and validity period via an SQL query in a calculated field.

Highlight a table row if a checkbox field is unchecked

Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Highlight a table row in the table view of your AppGini app if a checkbox field is unchecked.

Dramatically reduce server load with a single firewall trick

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to dramatically reduce server load by configuring a simple firewall rule to allow SSH access from a single IP address.

New features in AppGini 5.80: An in-depth look

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

AppGini 5.80 includes some exciting new features that will add more power to your apps and save you more time. This post takes a thorough look into those new features.

Prevent specific groups from directly accessing a table in AppGini

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000

In this post, we’ll show how to prevent specific user groups from directly accessing a table in AppGini, while still allowing them to access it as a child table.

A work-around to implement a multiple-choice lookup field in your AppGini apps

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000

AppGini provides a multiple choice option list field, which is a handy way to allow users of your app to select multiple values from a list. We’re going to populate it dynamically from a table, allowing users to add, edit, and delete options without needing to edit the project in AppGini, or upload any files, or manually edit any files.

How to handle many-to-many relations in AppGini

Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Many-to-many relations (also known as N:M relations) is a way of describing the relationship between two entities/tables where each one could have, or own, or be related to, many items of the other. This article explains how to handle many-to-many relations in AppGini.

Using full-text searches in AppGini apps

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

This article shows you how to implement full-text searches in AppGini apps using hooks.

Fixing issues when trying to import CSV data to your AppGini app

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

If you’re having issues importing CSV data to your AppGini app, this article shows you how to validate your CSV file using CSVLint and suggests a fix for any issues found.

How to hide columns in the table view based on user group in AppGini

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

This blog post explains how to hide specific columns in the table view based on the user group in AppGini, which is useful for showing different columns to different user groups.

Overwriting AppGini functions: Allowing Admin group members to access the admin area

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to override AppGini functions to allow Admin group members to access the admin area.

Moving an AppGini application to a new server

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

This is a simple checklist of the steps you should follow to move an AppGini-generated application to a new server.

Trying to detect your application URI using DOCUMENT_ROOT? Read this first!

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

If you’re trying to detect your application URI using DOCUMENT_ROOT, you might be doing it wrong! Read this article to learn why and how to do it right.

How to make a checkbox mandatory in AppGini signup form

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

This article shows you how to make a checkbox mandatory in the AppGini signup form. This is useful for GDPR compliance or to enforce terms and conditions.

Automatically be notified of any errors on your server

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to automatically check your server logs for any errors and get notified by email if any are found.

Displaying count of child records on the tab title

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

AppGini supports displaying a list of child records in the detail view of the parent record. We’ll show you how to display the count of these child records on the tab title via JavaScript.

How to find non-active users in AppGini

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000

This article shows you how to find non-active users in AppGini by running an SQL query in PhpMyAdmin.

Hiding the nicedit component from a page

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000

AppGini uses nicedit Javascript component for displaying rich text areas, where users can enter formatted input. You might wish to hide/show the rich editor in an AppGini page, or in one of your custom pages. This can be done using JavaScript code.

How to hide a field in child table view

Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000

This article shows you how to hide a field in a child table view in AppGini using CSS.

Which files are changed when you add a new table to your AppGini project?

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Many users wonder which files should they upload to their web server after adding a new table to AppGini and generating the app. This article lists all files changed when you add a new table to your AppGini project.

How to allow numbers only in a field

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

If you have a numeric field, maybe a price, a score or some other field that should contain numbers only, you might wish to alert the user that only numbers are allowed before she saves the record. This article shows you how to do it in JavaScript.

How to hide the seconds in a time field

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

If you have a time field in your AppGini application, it displays a time picker in the detail view. This article shows you how to hide the seconds part of the time picker.

Auto-save new record without clicking 'Save' button

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

This article shows how to auto-save a new record in AppGini without clicking the ‘Save’ button. This is useful when you have a barcode scanner and you want to quickly enter lots of records.

Programmatically change the value of an image field in the detail view

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

This post explains how to programmatically change the value of an image field in the detail view of an AppGini application.

Creating an on/off switch using Bootstrap and jQuery

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

How to create a cool-looking on/off switch using Bootstrap 3 and jQuery.

Prepare a LAMP web development server on Amazon EC2

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000

A checklist for setting up a LAMP development server on Amazon EC2.

How to paginate a database query in PHP the no-frameworks way

Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

This article shows you how to paginate a database query in PHP without using any frameworks.

Making sure a PHP script is accessible only through being included

Sun, 13 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

This article shows how to make sure a PHP script is accessible only through being included in other scripts, and not by being accessed directly through its URL.

Bootstrap 3 break points

Sun, 24 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains the screen widths at which Bootstrap 3 break points exist.