Why Use DataPages?

DataPages are database-connected web forms, reports, or search interfaces.  You can create them without the need for programming skills through Caspio Bridge wizards, and can then easily deploy them on a page in your web site.

DataPages are used to capture, publish, and manage data.  Capturing data is usually done through Web Forms  or Mobile Forms.  Publishing and managing data can be accomplished through several types of Caspio Bridge DataPages.

Traditionally, a programmer has had to use a scripting language such as PERL, ASP, or PHP to create web-based, database-bound applications.  Caspio Bridge automates this slow and expensive process and makes it fast and affordable.  As the designer of a DataPage, you work with a Caspio Bridge Wizard that allows you to customize the DataPage's properties through easy to understand steps.  It walks you through all your options, which are categorized and explained on each screen.  When you are done, the wizard generates the DataPage, and it is ready for immediate use.

Caspio Bridge is compatible with all web servers.  Regardless of where and on what platform your site is hosted, DataPages can be placed on your web site.  You can embed DataPages in your web pages in such a way that Caspio remains hidden to your users.  Your users never have to leave your site to access your DataPages.

DataPages offer benefits not available in traditional scripting:

• Speed – It takes only minutes to create and deploy a DataPage.  It takes the average programmer hours or days to script the same functions in a typical scripting language.
• Quality – Organizations of all sizes rely on Caspio Bridge for mission-critical applications.  You can immediately enjoy the benefits of this tested and trusted platform.  A scripted function written by a programmer for you is handcrafted, and may not meet the quality and reliability standards that your application or web site demands.
• Scalability – A hand-coded script that is designed to address your current needs may not be scalable enough to handle your future requirements.  DataPages are generated in a manner that gives them enormous scalability.
• Ease of Editing and Maintenance – Hand-coded scripts are difficult to edit and maintain because they contain hundreds of lines of code that may or may not be properly documented.  The original programmer may no longer be available, or the logic behind the script may be forgotten.  In contrast, editing a Caspio Bridge DataPage is easy.  Simply open the DataPage in the same Wizard used to create it, and all your original choices are presented so that you can make changes easily.  All changes are automatically and immediately available on all web pages where the DataPage is deployed.
• Flow of New Features – With Caspio Bridge you continually have access to new and improved features.

Caspio Bridge DataPages can trigger automatic acknowledgement and notification emails.  DataPages can be secured for authorized users through Web User Authentication usernames and passwords.

DataPage look and feel can be customized through DataPage Styles. All text that appears on DataPages, such as button and other control labels, error messages etc. can be translated into any language using Localizations.