Congratulations on completing Phases 1 and 2! You now have a solid foundation in Tadabase fundamentals and understand the essential building blocks. In Phase 3, we'll take your skills to the next level by exploring intermediate features that will transform your applications from basic to powerful.

This phase focuses on the practical skills you'll use every day to build sophisticated, user-friendly applications. You'll learn how to create dynamic forms, implement powerful search and filtering, work with records efficiently, perform calculations, and leverage advanced components.

Phase 3 covers eight essential skill areas:

1. Form Component Mastery

Forms are the primary way users interact with your application. You'll learn:

• Creating multi-page forms for better user experience
• Implementing conditional fields that show/hide based on user input
• Setting up field dependencies and dynamic defaults
• Prefilling forms with existing data
• Advanced validation techniques
• Custom form layouts and styling

2. Searching and Filtering

Help users find exactly what they need quickly:

• Configuring search components
• Implementing enterprise search
• Component-level filtering
• Understanding filter operators
• Creating dynamic filters
• Setting up saved searches

3. Working with Records

Master record management techniques:

• Creating records manually and via forms
• Editing records efficiently
• Performing bulk operations
• Tracking record history and logs
• Managing deletions and recovery

4. Introduction to Equations

Perform calculations and transformations:

• Text formulas for string manipulation
• Date formulas for calculations
• Number formulas for math operations
• Field references and syntax
• Common formula patterns

5. Rollup Fields and Aggregations

Aggregate data from connected records:

• Understanding rollup fields
• Sum, Count, Average, Min, Max functions
• Rollups with connections
• Calculating across related records
• Performance considerations

6. Action Links and Details

Create interactive record views:

• Creating action links
• Link actions (edit, delete, view)
• Details component configuration
• Displaying connected records
• Customizing detail layouts

7. Advanced Components

Leverage specialized components:

• Kanban component for pipeline management
• Calendar component for scheduling
• Map component for geographic data
• Timeline component for chronological views
• When to use each component type

8. Phase 3 Project

Apply all your learning by building a complete Order Management System that incorporates all intermediate skills.

Phase 3 is designed for you if you:

• Have completed Phases 1 and 2 (or have equivalent knowledge)
• Understand basic data structure and components
• Are ready to build more sophisticated applications
• Want to create better user experiences
• Need to implement calculations and aggregations
• Want to explore advanced component types

Before starting Phase 3, you should be comfortable with:

• Data Structure - Creating tables, adding fields, defining relationships
• Basic Components - Adding tables, forms, and detail components to pages
• Field Types - Understanding common field types and when to use them
• Pages - Creating pages and navigation
• Builder Interface - Navigating the Data Builder and Page Builder

If you're not confident with these topics, we recommend reviewing Phase 1 (Foundation) and Phase 2 (Building Blocks) before continuing.

Phase 3 uses a practical, hands-on approach:

Concept Explanation

Each topic starts with clear explanations of what the feature is, why it's useful, and when to use it.

Visual Examples

Screenshots and diagrams illustrate key concepts and configurations.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Detailed walkthroughs show you exactly how to implement each feature.

Real-World Scenarios

Practical examples demonstrate how to apply skills to common business needs.

Best Practices

Learn the right way to implement features for optimal performance and user experience.

Hands-On Exercises

Practice activities help reinforce learning through application.

Phase 3 is designed to take approximately 3 weeks at a pace of 4-6 hours per week:

Article	Estimated Time
Form Component Mastery	2-3 hours
Searching and Filtering	2-3 hours
Working with Records	1-2 hours
Introduction to Equations	2-3 hours
Rollup Fields and Aggregations	2-3 hours
Action Links and Details	1-2 hours
Advanced Components	2-3 hours
Phase 3 Project	3-4 hours
Total	15-23 hours

You can adjust this pace based on your:

• Available time
• Prior experience
• Learning speed
• Complexity of your projects

Throughout Phase 3, you'll build increasingly sophisticated features:

Week 1: Forms and Search

• Multi-page form for customer onboarding
• Conditional form with dynamic field visibility
• Advanced search interface with filters
• Saved search configurations

Week 2: Calculations and Aggregations

• Calculated fields for invoice totals
• Date calculations for due dates
• Rollup fields for customer totals
• Aggregated dashboards

Week 3: Advanced Views and Final Project

• Kanban board for sales pipeline
• Calendar view for appointments
• Map view for locations
• Complete Order Management System

By completing Phase 3, you'll be able to:

• Design Better Forms - Create user-friendly, intuitive forms with conditional logic
• Implement Powerful Search - Help users find information quickly and easily
• Manage Records Efficiently - Perform bulk operations and track changes
• Perform Calculations - Create formulas for text, numbers, and dates
• Aggregate Data - Calculate totals, averages, and counts across related records
• Build Interactive Views - Create action links and detailed record displays
• Use Advanced Components - Implement Kanban, Calendar, Map, and Timeline views
• Create Professional Applications - Build complete, production-ready systems

The skills in Phase 3 enable you to build:

Sales and CRM

• Multi-step lead intake forms
• Kanban pipeline views
• Calculated fields for deal values
• Rollup totals for customer revenue
• Advanced search and filtering

Project Management

• Task management with status boards
• Timeline views for project schedules
• Calculated fields for progress tracking
• Rollup fields for project totals
• Bulk operations for task updates

Inventory and Orders

• Multi-page order forms
• Calculated line items and totals
• Rollup fields for inventory levels
• Advanced product search
• Order detail views with action links

Event Management

• Registration forms with conditional fields
• Calendar views for event schedules
• Map views for venue locations
• Rollup fields for attendance counts
• Bulk attendee operations

Service and Support

• Ticket intake forms
• Kanban views for ticket status
• Calculated fields for SLA tracking
• Advanced search for ticket history
• Bulk ticket operations

Phase 3 is a critical bridge in your Tadabase journey:

Building on Foundation

You'll take the basic skills from Phases 1 and 2 and apply them in more sophisticated ways.

Preparing for Automation

The formulas and aggregations you learn here will prepare you for automation and rules in Phase 4.

Enabling Complex Applications

These intermediate skills enable you to build production-ready applications that users will love.

Foundation for Advanced Topics

Later phases assume you're comfortable with the concepts covered here.

By the end of Phase 3, you will be able to:

1. Design and implement multi-page forms with conditional fields and validation
2. Configure search and filtering to help users find information quickly
3. Manage records efficiently using manual creation, bulk operations, and tracking
4. Write formulas for text, date, and number calculations
5. Create rollup fields to aggregate data across related records
6. Build interactive views with action links and detail components
7. Implement specialized components including Kanban, Calendar, Map, and Timeline
8. Build a complete application that incorporates all intermediate skills

Your progress will be measured through:

Hands-On Exercises

Each section includes practical exercises to apply what you've learned.

Knowledge Checks

Quiz questions test your understanding of key concepts.

Phase Project

The final project requires you to apply all skills from Phase 3.

Phase Checklist

Verify you've mastered all objectives before moving to Phase 4.

As you work through Phase 3:

Documentation

Refer to the Tadabase documentation for detailed feature references.

Community

Ask questions in the Tadabase community forum.

Support

Reach out to Tadabase support if you get stuck.

Video Tutorials

Watch complementary video tutorials for visual learning.

To get the most from Phase 3:

1. Take Your Time - Don't rush through concepts. Practice until you're comfortable.
2. Build Real Examples - Apply learning to your actual business needs.
3. Experiment - Try different configurations to see how they work.
4. Take Notes - Document formulas and configurations for future reference.
5. Complete All Exercises - Hands-on practice is essential for mastery.
6. Ask Questions - Don't hesitate to seek help when needed.
7. Review Previous Phases - Revisit Phase 1 and 2 concepts as needed.
8. Complete the Project - The final project solidifies all your learning.

After completing Phase 3, you'll move to:

Phase 4: Automation & Logic

Learn to create rules, triggers, and automated workflows that make your applications intelligent and efficient.

Phase 5: User Management

Implement security, roles, and permissions for multi-user applications.

And Beyond...

Continue your journey through advanced data operations, integrations, AI features, and expert topics.

You're about to take your Tadabase skills to the next level. The intermediate skills in Phase 3 will enable you to build sophisticated, production-ready applications that deliver real business value.

Let's start with Form Component Mastery where you'll learn to create powerful, user-friendly forms with advanced features like multi-page layouts, conditional fields, and smart validation.

Remember: These skills build on each other, so work through the sections in order. Take time to practice, experiment, and apply what you learn to real-world scenarios.

Hands-On Exercise (To Be Added)

Exercise placeholders will include practical activities such as:

• Planning an application that uses intermediate features
• Identifying opportunities for forms, calculations, and advanced components
• Reviewing example applications that use Phase 3 skills
• Setting learning goals for Phase 3

Knowledge Check (To Be Added)

Quiz questions will test understanding of:

• What skills are covered in Phase 3
• Prerequisites for Phase 3
• Applications you can build with intermediate skills
• How Phase 3 fits in the overall learning path