How to create an interactive tutorial in Glide?

Discover how to craft an inviting and hands-on tutorial in Glide using detailed step-by-step instructions. Get expert tips and explore inventive techniques for a smooth user experience.

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Overview

Developing a hands-on tutorial in Glide is all about using the platform's easy-to-use no-code tools to create captivating apps. Start by pinpointing your goals and figuring out what knowledge you want users to gain. Break down the material, organizing it into bite-sized, clear steps. Make use of Glide's templates and features like rich text, pictures, and videos to create an engaging learning journey. Include actions and personalized forms to boost interactivity, collecting user input and offering instant feedback. A thoughtfully designed app can make learning smooth and efficient, equipping users with the insights they seek.

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How to create an interactive tutorial in Glide?

Step 1: Create a New Glide App

Head over to Glide Apps and log in.
Hit the "New Project" button.
Pick "App" from the choices you see.
Either select an existing Google Sheet or make a new one to store your tutorial data.

Step 2: Structure Your Google Sheet

Set up your Google Sheet with different tabs for each section of your tutorial.
Make sure each tab has these columns: Step Number, Title, Description, Image URL, and Video URL (if needed).
Fill in the rows with data for each step in your tutorial.

Step 3: Design the Main Screen

Go back to Glide and open the editor for your new app.
Drag and drop components like "List" or "Tiles" onto the main screen. These will show the steps of your tutorial.
Link these components to the right tab in your Google Sheet.

Step 4: Configure List Items

Click on the list component to get to its settings.
Map the Title to show the step titles from your Google Sheet.
Use the Description field to show brief details of each step.
Customize the thumbnail image using the Image URL field.

Step 5: Create Detail Screen for Each Step

Turn on "Details" view in your list component's settings so each item opens a dedicated detail screen.
In the detail screen editor, drag and drop components like "Text", "Image", and "Video" to show the step's full content.
Map these components to their respective columns in the Google Sheet (Title, Description, Image URL, Video URL).

Step 6: Add Navigation Buttons

On each detail screen, add buttons like "Next" and "Previous" to move between steps.
Use Glide's "Actions" feature to set these buttons to link to the next or previous step details.

Step 7: Customize App Theme and Design

Go to the "Layout" menu to tweak your app's overall theme and design.
Pick a color scheme, fonts, and button styles that match your tutorial's branding.

Step 8: Preview and Test Your App

Use the preview option in the Glide editor to test your app and make sure all steps and navigation links work right.
Make any needed adjustments based on your testing.

Step 9: Publish Your App

Once everything looks good, click the "Publish" button in the Glide editor.
Share the link with your audience or embed it in your website for easy access.

Step 10: Update and Maintain the Tutorial

Regularly check and update any content in your Google Sheet. Glide will sync changes automatically.
Gather feedback from users to keep improving the tutorial’s quality and interactivity.

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