Bubble's workflow editor is a canvas where each workflow starts from a trigger (a button click, page load, form submission, or a scheduled or API-triggered event) and runs a sequence of actions such as creating or modifying a database "Thing," sending an email, calling an external API, or navigating the user to another page. Each action can carry an "Only when" condition, so a single workflow can branch without writing code, and any workflow can be extracted into a reusable custom event that other workflows or exposed API endpoints call directly. This event-action model is the core of how logic gets built in Bubble, distinct from the platform's separate Data tab, where types and fields are defined.
- Workflows are triggered by UI events, page loads, scheduled backend workflows, or incoming API calls
- Each action supports an "Only when" condition for branching logic without custom code
- Custom events package repeated action sequences so they can be called from multiple workflows or exposed endpoints
Use cases
Introductory overview of how to automate processes
- Set up user on signup with email verification in Bubble
- Trigger notifications based on user actions using Bubble
- Schedule background tasks in a Bubble app
- Validate inputs and route flows in Bubble
- Audit changes for compliance in Bubble
- Preview and test workflows before go live
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