5 Time-saving Shortcuts Every Bubble.io Developer Should Use

If you're a Bubble.io enthusiast, you'll be thrilled to know that there are a plethora of shortcuts designed specifically to shave hours off your workflow. Here, let's look at the top 5 time-saving shortcuts that every Bubble.io developer should know about.

1. Duplicate Elements with 'CTRL + Drag' (or 'CMD + Drag' on Mac)

Building a consistent UI often involves using similar elements across multiple pages or sections. Instead of manually creating each element from scratch, Bubble.io offers a very cool duplication feature. Simply hold down 'CTRL' (or 'CMD' on Mac) and drag your chosen element to its new location. This not only replicates the element but also retains its data source and conditions, allowing you to maintain consistency effortlessly.

2. Switch between the Design, Workflow and Data Tabs 'CTRL + T'

The 3 sections you use most often have to be the Design, Workflow and Data tabs. And each time you switch between these, you have to point and click on the left menu. Use the Ctrl + T shortcut to toggle between these tabs instead. It feels like a breeze and saves a little trouble each time!

3. Instant Preview with 'CTRL + P'

Previewing your app is a fundamental part of the development process in Bubble.io. Instead of moving your cursor to the preview button each time, simply press 'CTRL + P'. This instantly opens a new browser tab, giving you a real-time view of your app in run-mode. Iterative testing and design tweaks become exponentially faster with this shortcut in tow.

4. Show/Edit Workflows of a selected Element 'CTRL + K'

This saves you the steps of opening the element's property editor and then clicking on 'Start/Edit Workflow'. On hitting Ctrl+K while an element is selected, you can easily create a workflow for it or navigate to an existing workflow associated with it and start working on it. This makes your Editor experience smooth and lets you quickly access elements and workflows in no time.

5. Changing element names from the new Element labels

How often have you had to go to an element, open the property editor and change it's name just so you can identify it in your workflows? That problem becomes trivial once you start using the Element labels that Bubble recently introduced. Simply select an element, double click on it's label and edit the name from there!

Conclusion

Bubble.io's intuitive interface already offers a streamlined development experience. However, by leveraging these shortcuts, you can supercharge your Bubble productivity, ensuring faster builds and more efficient processes. So, the next time you dive into a Bubble.io project, keep these shortcuts at the ready and watch your efficiency soar!