Native table
Native tables are built-in data sources that empower you to create, control, and modify data within Starion seamlessly.
Compared to syncing data from external sources like Google Sheets or Airtable, Native Tables in Starion provide significant advantages.
It provides instant data updates without any sync delays. Your app users will receive real-time data updates, ensuring they always have the most up-to-date information at their fingertips.
Also, Starion's Admin API simplifies data modification for Native Tables. You can make changes instantly through the API, ensuring that your app users can always access the most recent and accurate information.
This article will provide step-by-step instructions to leverage this feature effectively.
Adding a new native table
Access the Data Studio, then click the button + Add a Table
Choose your preferred access mode.
With "Shared table" mode, select Native table and click Continue.
With "Private table" mode, your new table will be a native table by default. Click Continue.
Managing columns
Adding a new column
To add a new column for your native table, click the + button next to the last column.
Editing a column
Click on the heading row of the column to edit its properties: name and data type
The name should be clear and descriptive
The data type should match the nature of the content.
Removing a column
Click on the heading row of the column
Click the trash bin button
Click the "Delete" button to confirm
Managing rows
Adding a new row
To add a new row, click the button + Add Row button at the bottom.
Removing a row
Select the row you want to delete. You can either select several rows, all rows, or a specific one.
Click the "Delete all selected rows" button on the bottom bar of the table view.
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