Fire up Google Sheets and start a fresh sheet just for tracking user points. Give it a fitting name, like "Points System."

Set up the columns you need for the points system. Usually, you'll want:

• User ID
• User Name
• Points
• Timestamp (optional, for tracking changes over time)

Throw in some sample data to see how it all works. Add a few user IDs, names, and some initial points.

Hop over to Glide and create a new app. Link it to the Google Sheet you just made. Glide will automatically pick up the columns you set up.

In Glide, head to the "Data" section. Set up user profiles by turning on the "User Profiles" feature and linking it to your Google Sheet columns. Make sure the "User ID" column is correctly tied to Glide's user system.

In the Layout section of Glide, create a new tab or add a component to show each user's points. Use components like Lists, Tables, or Details views to display the Points column data.

To update points, you can use various Glide components, such as:

• Form Button: Create a form that lets admins or users add or subtract points. Set it up to write the changes to the "Points" column.
• Action Text: Add buttons with actions that change the user's Points field when clicked.

Use Glide's features to set conditions and formulas for point calculation. For example:

• Use "If-Then-Else" columns to decide on specific actions like bonus points.
• Create computed columns in Glide or Google Sheets for more complex calculations.

Once everything's ready, publish the Glide app and test it thoroughly. Make sure points update correctly, displays are accurate, and user interactions work as expected.

After initial tests, tweak the user interface and experience based on feedback. Keep scaling the points system by adding more features like leaderboards, badges, and detailed history of point changes.