Custom Loading Spinners and Messages

Announced: November 19, 2025

Released: December 3, 2025

Custom Loading Animations

Choose from multiple spinner styles:

• Multiple professional spinner designs
• Customizable colors and sizes
• Match your app's branding
• Modern, smooth animations

Helpful Custom Messages

Display informative messages while processes run:

• Explain What's Happening: "Generating your report..."
• Set Expectations: "This may take a few moments"
• Provide Context: "Importing 10,000 records..."
• Improve UX: Users understand what's happening instead of wondering

Message Timing Control

Control how long each message stays visible:

• Set duration for each message
• Show different messages as process progresses
• Create multi-stage loading experiences
• Keep users informed throughout longer processes

Full Customization

• Spinner style selection
• Color customization
• Message text configuration
• Message timing settings
• Positioning and sizing options

Common Use Cases

• Report Generation: "Generating your monthly report..."
• Data Import: "Importing records... This may take a minute"
• Complex Calculations: "Calculating totals across 50,000 records..."
• API Calls: "Fetching data from external service..."
• File Processing: "Processing uploaded file..."

Why It Matters

• Reduced User Anxiety: Users know what's happening, not just that something is loading
• Better User Experience: Informative messages make waiting less frustrating
• Professional Appearance: Custom branded loading experiences
• Set Expectations: Users understand if a process will take time

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - November 19, 2025, December 3, 2025

Currency Masking

Released: January 13, 2026

What is Currency Masking?

Currency masking automatically formats currency field values for display while preserving the precise numeric value in the database. This means your users see properly formatted currency ($1,234.56) while your calculations work with exact decimal values.

Why It Matters

This update ensures:

• Consistent Display: Currency values appear formatted correctly across all components and pages
• Accurate Calculations: Underlying data remains precise for equations and calculations
• Better UX: Users see currency in a familiar, readable format
• Automatic Formatting: No need to manually format currency values in your app

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - January 13, 2026

Contextual and Inline Help Throughout Builder

Released: August 12, 2025

Context-Aware Assistance

Help appears where you need it, when you need it:

• Inline Guidance: Help text appears directly in the builder interface
• Contextual Tips: Relevant advice based on what you're currently doing
• Tooltips and Explanations: Quick explanations for builder features
• Learn Without Leaving: Get answers without switching to documentation

Personalized to Your App

The help system references your specific app and subscription:

• Aware of your subscription plan features
• Understands your app structure
• Provides relevant suggestions based on your setup
• Tailored answers instead of generic documentation

Enhanced Help Sidebar

The help sidebar has been improved with better organization:

• AI Prompts Link: Quick access to AI Prompts documentation
• Video Guides: Tutorial videos for common tasks
• Contact Support: Direct link to support in main help section
• File a Support Ticket: Easy ticket submission
• Removed Outdated Links: Cleaner, more focused help resources

Builder Navigation Improvements

Additional builder enhancements released alongside contextual help:

• Clickable Breadcrumbs: Navigate quickly through builder hierarchy
• Improved Shared Invites: Better experience for inviting team members
• Better Organization: More intuitive builder layout

New Fields Modal with Inline Help

Creating new fields has been updated with helpful inline information (August 19, 2025):

• Inline process for field creation
• Helpful popup with explanations
• Description of each field type
• Guidance on when to use each field

Key Benefits

• Faster Learning: Learn as you build without searching documentation
• Fewer Mistakes: Inline guidance prevents common errors
• Better Onboarding: New builders get up to speed faster
• Contextual Support: Answers specific to your situation
• Productivity: Less time searching, more time building

Help Throughout the Builder

• Field Types: Explanations when choosing field types
• Component Settings: Tooltips for component configuration options
• Rules and Actions: Guidance on rule conditions and actions
• Page Builder: Help with layout and design options
• Data Builder: Tips for structuring your data model

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - August 12, 2025, August 19, 2025, September 2, 2025

Universal Component System - Complete Rebuild

Announced: October 14, 2025

Released: December 23, 2025

Complete System Rebuild

This isn't just an update - it's a complete reconstruction:

• Component addition completely redesigned
• Component editing rebuilt from scratch
• More powerful and flexible architecture
• Intuitive user experience
• Modern, scalable foundation

Full Feature Parity

All components now get the same advanced features:

• Maps: Available across all component types
• Calendar Views: Consistent calendar functionality everywhere
• Charts: Visualization capabilities in all components
• Pivot Tables: Advanced analysis in any component
• Exports: Export functionality standardized
• Search Integration: Works seamlessly with all components

Themes and Customization

Approximately 5 themes per component, all fully customizable:

• Multiple Design Options: Choose from professional, modern themes
• Full Customization: Control every aspect of component design and functionality
• Consistent Branding: Apply themes across components for unified appearance
• Color Palettes: More color options and prebuilt styles

Customizable Loading States

Control what users see in different component states:

• Record State: Customize appearance when records are displayed
• No Records State: Define what shows when no data is found
• Loading State: Custom loading animations and messages

Enhanced Capabilities

• Export Templates: Available in every component
• Multiple "Add New" Actions: Multiple add buttons per component for greater flexibility
• Inline Editing: Working across all components
• Drag and Drop: Reorder functionality where applicable
• Advanced Filtering: Sophisticated filtering options

Available Component Types

Data Display Components

• Tables
• Lists
• Cards
• Details
• Accordion

Interactive Components

• Kanban (with drag-and-drop, add new record capability)
• Calendar (improved rendering, timezone support, event popups)
• Timeline (horizontal and vertical layouts)
• Maps (new provider options, improved icons)

Analytical Components

• Charts (multiple data series support)
• Pivot Tables (column filtering, cell popups, native export, dynamic columns, transposing)

Development Journey

This complex rebuild required extensive testing:

• October 14, 2025: Announced, expected live by October 19
• November 5, 2025: Deep QA cycle, brief rollback after identifying issues
• December 23, 2025: Official rollout to all users over 48 hours
• Dozens of fixes and enhancements applied during testing period

Component-Specific Updates

Kanban Components (December 2025)

• Drag-and-drop functionality
• "Add New Record" capability in Kanban view
• Fixed drag/drop issues

Timeline Components (December 2025)

• New horizontal layout option
• Improved vertical timeline display

Card Components (November-December 2025)

• Support for multiple values for richer detail
• Secondary comparison values and trend lines to show changes over time
• Card Action opening details modal using selected fields
• Matching filter conditions

Pivot Tables (December 2025)

• Column Level Filtering
• Cell Level Popups with detailed filtered records
• Native Export capability
• Dynamic Columns (group by date and other fields)
• Transposed Tables (flip layout with headers as rows)

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - October 14, 2025, November 5, 2025, December 3, 2025, December 23, 2025

Card Components: Open Details in Popup

Released: September 30, 2025 (announced) / December 3, 2025 (live)

Open Card as Popup

Cards can trigger popups when clicked:

• Click a card to open a popup with additional details
• Display another page in a modal overlay
• Show record details without leaving the current view
• Customizable popup content

Card Action Opening Details Modal

Card actions can open detailed information in modals:

• Use selected fields to populate modal content
• Apply matching filter conditions
• Show contextual information based on the card
• Interactive details without navigation

Common Use Cases

Dashboard Quick View

Display key metrics in cards, click to see detailed breakdown in popup:

• Sales dashboard: Click "Total Sales" card to see sales breakdown
• Project dashboard: Click project card to view tasks and progress
• Customer overview: Click customer card to see contact details and history

Product Catalog

• Display products as cards
• Click card to open product details in popup
• Show full description, images, specifications
• Add to cart without leaving catalog view

Team Directory

• Show team members as cards
• Click to view full profile in modal
• Display contact info, bio, current projects
• Send message without page navigation

Enhanced Card Capabilities (2025)

Throughout 2025, card components received multiple enhancements:

Multiple Values Support (November 2025)

• Display multiple values on cards for richer detail
• Show more information per card
• Better data density

Secondary Comparison Values (November 2025)

• Add secondary values for comparison
• Show trend lines to display changes over time
• Visualize growth or decline
• Period-over-period comparisons

Configuration Options

• Popup Page: Select which page opens in the popup
• Field Selection: Choose which fields populate the modal
• Filter Conditions: Apply filters to modal content
• Popup Size: Control modal dimensions
• Trigger Action: Define what happens on click

User Experience Benefits

• No Page Refresh: View details without leaving context
• Faster Interaction: Quick access to additional information
• Preserved State: Main page state remains when modal closes
• Better Navigation: Reduced navigation complexity
• Mobile Friendly: Works well on all device sizes

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - September 30, 2025, November 5, 2025, December 3, 2025

Builder Loading Optimization

Released: August 5, 2025

Dramatic Performance Gains

The builder loading optimization delivered significant speed improvements:

• 80% Faster Loading: Apps loading in 4 seconds that previously took 20 seconds
• Large App Support: Particularly impactful for complex apps with many tables and components
• Responsive Interface: Faster, more responsive builder experience throughout
• Reduced Wait Times: Less time waiting, more time building

What Was Optimized

• Database query optimization
• Reduced redundant data loading
• Improved caching strategies
• Streamlined component initialization
• Efficient data structure handling

Continued Improvements (2025-2026)

Builder optimization remained a priority throughout 2025 and into 2026:

August 2025

• Initial massive optimization (20s → 4s)
• Foundation for future improvements

October 2025

• Additional optimizations with component system rebuild
• Improved record selection with filtered components

2026 Strategy

Builder loading optimization is a key initiative in Tadabase's 2026 optimization focus:

• Further performance improvements
• Especially for large, complex apps
• More responsive builder experience
• App loading diagnostics

Impact on Builders

• Faster Development: Less time waiting for builder to load
• Better Experience: More responsive, fluid building process
• Large Apps: Complex apps with many tables/fields load much faster
• Productivity: More time building, less time waiting

Who Benefits Most

• Large Apps: Apps with 50+ tables and hundreds of fields
• Complex Systems: Apps with many components and integrations
• Frequent Builders: Developers who switch between builder and app constantly
• Team Environments: Multiple builders working on the same app

No Action Required

These optimizations are automatic - all users benefit without any configuration changes needed. Simply open your builder and experience the improved loading speed.

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - August 5, 2025, October 22, 2025, January 7, 2026

Better Subscription Management and Feature Limits Visibility

Announced: November 5, 2025

Released: December 3, 2025

Feature Limits Visibility

See your subscription limits and current usage in one place:

What You Can See

• Records: Current record count and plan limit
• Storage: Storage used and total available
• Tasks: Task usage and limits
• Emails: Email sends and allowances
• API Calls: API usage tracking
• Users: Active users vs. plan limits

App Usage Insight

• Understand how and where features are being used
• Track capacity across all metrics
• Plan for growth and upgrades
• Identify areas approaching limits

Feature Availability

See which features are allowed and enabled:

• Clear indication of plan-specific features
• Understand what capabilities your plan includes
• See upgrade paths for additional features
• Know exactly what's available to you

UI Improvements

The subscription management interface has been refreshed:

• Cleaner, more intuitive design
• Better organization of subscription information
• Visual indicators for usage levels
• Easy-to-understand charts and metrics

Why It Matters

• Proactive Planning: See when you're approaching limits before hitting them
• Capacity Management: Make informed decisions about scaling
• Cost Optimization: Understand what you're using vs. what you're paying for
• Growth Tracking: Monitor app growth over time
• No Surprises: Know your limits and usage at all times

Accessing Subscription Management

Look for the "Manage Subscription" button in your builder, which has also received a design refresh for improved accessibility.

Common Use Cases

• Budget Planning: Understand current usage to forecast future costs
• Resource Allocation: See where your app is consuming resources
• Upgrade Decisions: Make data-driven decisions about plan changes
• Capacity Monitoring: Track record growth and storage usage

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - November 5, 2025, December 3, 2025

View API Logs Directly in Builder

Released: September 30, 2025 (announced) / December 3, 2025 (pushed to production)

API Logging Dashboard

View comprehensive API activity directly in your builder:

• Request History: See all API requests made to your app
• Response Details: View full request and response payloads
• Error Tracking: Quickly identify failed requests
• Performance Monitoring: Track API response times

Filtering and Search

Powerful filtering and search capabilities help you find what you need:

• Filter by Status: View successful, failed, or all requests
• Search Payloads: Search request and response content
• Date Filtering: View requests from specific time periods
• Endpoint Filtering: Filter by specific API endpoints

API Tracking Dashboard (November 2025)

An enhanced API Tracking Dashboard was released in November 2025 with additional capabilities:

• Real-Time Monitoring: Monitor API requests in real-time
• Usage Analytics: Visibility into all API activity patterns
• Quick Error Identification: Instantly spot and diagnose errors
• Performance Insights: Analyze API performance trends

Debugging Made Easy

API logs make debugging significantly easier:

• See exactly what data was sent in each request
• View the full response from your app
• Identify authentication issues
• Diagnose payload format problems
• Track down intermittent errors

Common Use Cases

• Integration Testing: Verify third-party integrations are working correctly
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose why an API call isn't working as expected
• Monitoring: Keep an eye on API usage and performance
• Auditing: Review API access patterns for security and compliance
• Development: Test API endpoints during app development

Accessing API Logs

Look for the API Logs or API Tracking section in your builder to access this feature. The exact location may vary based on your builder version.

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - September 30, 2025, November 19, 2025, December 3, 2025

Advanced Scheduled Tasks with Granular Control

Released: October 7, 2025 (announced) / October 22, 2025 (live)

Granular Timing Control

The new advanced scheduler gives you precise control over when tasks run:

• Interval-Based Scheduling: Run tasks every X hours or minutes
• Day-of-Week Restrictions: Limit tasks to specific days (e.g., weekdays only)
• Time Windows: Run tasks only during specific hours
• Complex Patterns: Combine multiple scheduling rules

Scheduling Examples

Every 2 Hours, Monday-Friday Only

Perfect for business hour automations that shouldn't run on weekends.

Daily at 3 AM, Except Sundays

Run maintenance tasks during off-peak hours while avoiding specific days.

Every 30 Minutes, 9 AM - 5 PM

Frequent updates during business hours only.

List of Upcoming Occurrences

View a list of when your task will run next:

• See the next several scheduled execution times
• Verify your schedule is configured correctly
• Confirm the schedule matches your expectations
• Preview timing before activating the schedule

Daylight Saving Time Support (November 2025)

Scheduled tasks now track Daylight Saving Time changes:

• Tasks maintain correct execution times throughout the year
• Automatic adjustment when clocks change
• No manual schedule updates needed
• Reliable timing year-round

Connected Values in Task Pipes (November 2025)

Tasks now support connected values inside pipes:

• Pull in and reference related record data when running automated tasks
• Similar to forms capability, now extended to Scheduled Tasks
• Access join field data in task workflows
• Create more powerful automated workflows

Common Use Cases

• Business Hours Automation: Run processes only during working hours
• Weekday-Only Tasks: Skip weekends for business-related automations
• Periodic Sync: Sync with external systems every few hours during the day
• Maintenance Windows: Run cleanup tasks at specific times, avoiding peak hours
• Report Generation: Generate reports daily at a specific time, weekdays only

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - October 7, 2025, October 22, 2025, November 19, 2025, November 25, 2025

Advanced Date Field Filtering with Visual Preview

Released: January 13, 2026

New Date Filter Options

Working with date-based conditions just got easier. The new date filter options include quick selections for common relative date ranges:

• Last Week
• Is Not Last Week
• And other relative date filters

Visual Date Preview

Setting up complex date conditions can be tricky. The new visual preview shows exactly which dates will match based on the filters you define, making it much easier to validate your logic before applying it.

Why It Matters

• Faster Setup: Common date ranges are now one-click selections
• Reduced Errors: See exactly what your filter will select before applying it
• Better Validation: Verify your date logic visually instead of testing with real data
• More Intuitive: Understanding relative date filters is now visual and immediate

Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - January 13, 2026