How to Connect Xano and Bubble

Hey everyone, Cam here from Xano's support. Today, we're going to explore how to seamlessly connect Xano and Bubble, utilizing the Bubble API connector, community-made plugins, and diving into unauthenticated and authenticated GET and POST calls. This guide is crucial for integrating your Xano backend with Bubble's powerful frontend.

Integrating Xano with Bubble:

We'll be focusing primarily on our `Products` and `Users` tables in Xano:

• Products: Querying all products and creating new ones.
• Users: Making authenticated requests.

Xano Setup:

In Xano, under API groups, we'll use:

• Auth Login Endpoint: For user authentication.
• Products: For querying all products (`/products`) and adding new ones (POST method), noting that product creation requires authentication.

Bubble Configuration:

In Bubble, we'll concentrate on the `User` data type, adding an `authorization token` field of type text. This process involves authenticating the user in both Bubble and Xano, then storing the token in Bubble, effectively extending the user data table rather than replacing it.

Using Bubble API Connector:

Install and set up the Bubble API connector, creating groups corresponding to your Xano groups. You'll be configuring:

• API Calls: For login (POST method), fetching products (GET), and creating products (POST with authentication).
• Dynamic Values: Set up body parameters dynamically to match user inputs and initialize calls to get the response.

Security Practices:

When dealing with sensitive information such as bearer tokens and user credentials, always remove this data after initializing calls for enhanced security.

Design and Workflows in Bubble:

• Set up page elements in Bubble, like login sections and product adding interfaces.
• Login Workflow: Authenticate users, save the Xano authorization token to the Bubble user, and manage session states.
• Product Adding Workflow: Connect UI elements to your authenticated POST call, allowing users to add new products after logging in.

Advanced Usage with Community Plugin:

Eli Beachy's plugin provides a more direct connection between Bubble and Xano, potentially reducing latency and workflow usage by bypassing Bubble's proxy. The plugin allows:

• Virtual Data Types: Define the expected data structure in Bubble, streamlining API responses.
• Direct API Requests: Make GET and POST requests directly from Bubble elements without needing an intermediary step.

Final Thoughts:

Combining Xano and Bubble creates a potent mix for building sophisticated web applications. Whether you opt for the standard Bubble API connector or explore community plugins, the integration opens up endless possibilities for creating rich, interactive user experiences.