How to create a Q&A section in Adalo?

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Overview

Crafting a Q&A section in Adalo means using its no-code tools to form databases, design user interfaces, and set up dynamic interactions. Collections for questions and answers must be created, along with screens for submitting and viewing Q&A entries. Utilize component features like forms, lists, and filters. The main aim is to ensure users can effortlessly post questions and provide answers within the app. This guide details the process step by step to help you achieve that feature.

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How to create a Q&A section in Adalo?

Step 1: Create a New Application

Head over to Adalo's website and log in to your account.
Click on "Create New App".
Decide if you want a "Native Mobile App" or a "Desktop Web App".
Pick a template or start from scratch, then name your app and click "Create".

Step 2: Design the User Interface

In the app builder, drag and drop a "Screen" component to make a new screen.
Name this screen "Q&A Section".
Add a "List" component to show the questions and answers.

Step 3: Create Collections for Questions and Answers

Go to the "Database" tab on the left sidebar.
Click "Add Collection" and name it "Questions".
Add properties for the Questions collection, like "Question Text" (Text), "User" (Relationship to Users), and "Timestamp" (Date & Time).
Do the same for another collection named "Answers" with properties like "Answer Text" (Text), "Question" (Relationship to Questions), "User" (Relationship to Users), and "Timestamp" (Date & Time).

Step 4: Connect Collections to the List

Select the "List" component on the "Q&A Section" screen.
Go to the left panel and set the list's data source to the "Questions" collection.
Enable "Custom List" to show custom items in the list.
Drag and drop text fields into the list items to display the question text and other details.

Step 5: Create a Form to Submit Questions

Add a "Form" component to the "Q&A Section" screen.
Set the form’s data collection to "Questions".
Add necessary input fields like "Question Text".
Add a button to the form, and set its "Action" to create a new question in the "Questions" collection.

Step 6: Display Answers Under Questions

Inside each list item, add another "List" component to show answers for each question.
Set this nested list's data collection to the "Answers" collection.
Filter the list to show answers where the "Question" relationship matches the current question.

Step 7: Create a Form to Submit Answers

Add another "Form" component within each list item for users to submit their answers.
Set the form’s data collection to "Answers".
Add input fields like "Answer Text".
Set a hidden field or relationship to automatically link the answer to the current question.
Add a button to submit the form and create a new answer in the "Answers" collection.

Step 8: Preview and Test

Click on "Preview" to see your Q&A section in action.
Test adding questions and answers to make sure everything works as expected.

Step 9: Publish the Application

Once you're happy with the setup, go back to the main dashboard.
Click on the "Publish" button to make your Q&A section live.

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