Types of Applications

Rollout generates frontend UI code for:

• Dashboards and admin panels
• Productivity tools
• Data visualization interfaces
• Task management applications
• Basic mobile app interfaces (WebView-based)

Frontend-Only Applications

These work without requiring a backend database:

• Calculator Apps: Create calculators using JavaScript functionality
• Converters: Build tools that convert between formats using client-side processing
• Visualization Tools: Create interfaces for displaying data, charts, and graphs

Connecting to External Services

API Integration

1. Use the Code editor to add JavaScript for API calls
2. Configure the UI to display API data

Example: Cryptocurrency Price Checker that fetches real-time crypto prices

Database Options

• External Databases: Connect to hosted database services
• Spreadsheets: Use Google Sheets as a simple database
• Backend Services: Connect to Firebase, Supabase, etc.

Form Processing

• Connect to email service providers
• Use form processing services (FormSpree, FormSubmit)
• Send data to your own API endpoints

Mobile App Development

Converting to Mobile Apps

1. Generate mobile-optimized UI with Rollout
2. Export the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
3. Use WebView wrappers (Capacitor, Cordova)
4. Package for app stores

Note: These are WebView-based apps, not fully native applications.

Authentication & User Management

For apps requiring user login:

1. Design login/signup interfaces
2. Connect to authentication providers (Auth0, Firebase)
3. Implement session management using JavaScript

Future Backend Features

Rollout is developing:

• Direct database connections
• Built-in authentication systems
• Full-stack application generation

Until then, use:

• External APIs
• Custom backend development
• Backend-as-a-Service platforms

Limitations

• Rollout currently focuses on frontend UI
• Complex functionality requires external services
• Data persistence needs backend integration
• Real-time updates require additional development