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# Glide Template Store The Glide Template Store at https://www.glideapps.com/templates contains **540+ free templates** that serve as excellent references for design and implementation. ## Why Use Templates Templates are valuable for: - **Design inspiration** - See how professional apps are laid out and styled - **Feature implementation** - Learn how specific features are built (forms, workflows, dashboards) - **Component patterns** - Discover effective component combinations for different use cases - **Data modeling** - Understand how tables and relationships are structured for various app types ## Template Categories | Category | Count | Best For | |----------|-------|----------| | **AI** | 30 | AI-powered features, chat interfaces, automation | | **Operations & Field** | 58 | Field work, inspections, logistics, inventory | | **HR & Hiring** | 14 | Employee management, recruiting, onboarding | | **Sales & CRM** | 22 | Customer tracking, pipelines, sales dashboards | | **Portals & Dashboards** | 57 | Admin panels, reporting, data visualization | | **Project Management** | 23 | Task tracking, team collaboration, timelines | | **Event Management** | 7 | Event planning, registrations, schedules | | **Education & Nonprofits** | 46 | Learning apps, volunteer management, donations | | **Personal** | 259 | Personal productivity, hobbies, lifestyle | | **From our Community** | 337 | Community-contributed templates | | **Made by Glide** | 69 | Official Glide templates (high quality) | ## Popular Templates These are commonly referenced for their quality design: - **Customer Portal Template** - Client-facing dashboards and self-service - **Project Management Template** - Tasks, timelines, team views - **Inventory Manager Template** - Stock tracking, categories, alerts - **Operations Dashboard** - Metrics, KPIs, operational views - **Sales Dashboard** - Pipeline, deals, performance tracking - **Company CRM Template** - Contact management, interactions, notes - **Help Desk Template** - Ticket management, support workflows ## How to Use Templates for Research ### Browse for Inspiration 1. Go to https://www.glideapps.com/templates 2. Filter by category relevant to the app you're building 3. Preview templates to see their screens and features 4. Note design patterns that could apply to your project ### Explore Template Structure To see how a template is built: 1. Click on a template to open its preview 2. Click "Copy for Free" or "Use this template" to add it to your workspace 3. Open the template in the Glide Builder 4. Explore: - **Layout Editor** - See screen structure and component choices - **Data Editor** - Examine table structure and relationships - **Computed columns** - Learn how formulas are implemented - **Actions** - See how workflows are configured ### What to Look For When exploring a template: - **Collection styles** - How do they display lists of data? (Table, Card, List, Kanban) - **Detail screens** - What components show item details? How dense is the layout? - **Forms** - How is data entry organized? What validations exist? - **Navigation** - How many tabs? What's in the menu vs navigation? - **Computed columns** - What calculations or transformations are used? - **Relationships** - How are tables connected? ## When to Research Templates **Before building a new app type** - Search for templates in the same category to understand common patterns and user expectations. **When implementing a specific feature** - Find a template that has that feature and see how it's built. **During design review** - Compare your screens to professional templates. Are you using the same level of component variety and data density? **When stuck on layout** - Templates show proven layouts for common scenarios. ## Template Research Workflow 1. **Identify the app type** - What category does your app fit? 2. **Find 2-3 relevant templates** - Look for similar use cases 3. **Copy templates to workspace** - Get full access to explore 4. **Document patterns** - Note useful designs, components, and data structures 5. **Apply learnings** - Use the patterns in your own app Templates are learning resources - study them to build better apps.