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Intermediate

Building with Core

Create powerful custom applications using Expansas Core's revolutionary no-code app builder powered by Mono-DB architecture.

The Power of Core

Expansas Core isn't just another app builder - it's a paradigm shift. By leveraging Mono-DB architecture and AI assistance, you can build sophisticated business applications in minutes that would traditionally take months to develop.

No-Code Builder
AI-Assisted
Instant Integration
Scalable

1Planning Your Application

Before diving in, consider what you're building. Core excels at creating:

CRM Systems

Customer management, sales pipelines, contact tracking

Project Management

Task tracking, resource allocation, timeline management

Inventory Systems

Stock tracking, order management, supplier databases

HR Platforms

Employee records, performance tracking, recruitment

2Define Your Data Structure

Creating Entities

Start by defining your data entities. Core's AI assistant can help suggest fields based on your use case.

Example: Creating a Customer entity for a CRM

Entity: Customer
├── Basic Info
│   ├── Name (Text, Required)
│   ├── Email (Email, Unique)
│   └── Phone (Phone)
├── Company
│   ├── Company Name (Text)
│   ├── Industry (Select)
│   └── Size (Number)
├── Relationships
│   ├── Account Manager (User)
│   ├── Projects (Link to Projects)
│   └── Invoices (Link to Finny)
└── AI Fields
    ├── Sentiment Score (AI-Generated)
    └── Engagement Level (AI-Calculated)

Pro Tip: AI Field Suggestions

Simply describe your entity, and Core's AI will suggest relevant fields, validations, and relationships based on best practices and your existing data structure.

3Design Your Interface

Visual Builder

Use Core's drag-and-drop interface builder to create stunning layouts:

Forms

Smart forms with validation

Tables

Sortable, filterable grids

Charts

Real-time visualizations

Kanban

Drag-drop boards

Calendar

Event management

Maps

Location visualization

Smart Templates

Don't start from scratch. Core offers intelligent templates that adapt to your data:

  • AI analyzes your entities and suggests optimal layouts
  • Templates evolve based on user interaction patterns
  • Mobile-responsive designs automatically generated

4Add Intelligence & Automation

Workflow Builder

Create powerful automations without code. Core's visual workflow builder lets you:

Triggers

Start workflows based on:

Record Created
Field Updated
Schedule
API Call
Email Received

Actions

Execute automated tasks:

Update Records
Send Emails
Create Tasks
Call APIs
Generate Reports

AI Actions

Leverage AI for intelligent automation:

Categorize Data
Extract Insights
Predict Outcomes
Generate Content
Detect Anomalies

Seamless Module Integration

Thanks to Mono-DB architecture, your Core apps automatically integrate with other Expansas modules:

Finny Integration

Link customers to invoices, projects to expenses, and get real-time financial insights directly in your Core apps.

Future Modules

As new modules are added to Expansas, your Core apps automatically gain access to their data and capabilities.

Example: 10-Minute CRM Build

0:00Create Entities

Define Customers, Deals, and Activities entities with AI assistance

2:00Set Relationships

Link Deals to Customers, Activities to both, auto-detect patterns

4:00Design Dashboard

Drag-drop pipeline view, customer grid, activity timeline

6:00Add Automation

Auto-assign leads, follow-up reminders, deal stage progression

8:00Connect Finny

Link deals to invoices, see payment status, track revenue

10:00Deploy!

Your CRM is live, accessible, and already learning from usage

Start Building Today

Core is currently in development, but you can join the waitlist to be among the first to experience the future of app building.