A well-structured database isn’t just good practice — it’s crucial for performance, security, and scalability of your Bubble app.
Here are a few quick tips I always follow:
Normalize Your Data
Avoid storing everything in a single table. Break down data into reusable types (Users, Companies, Orders, etc.) with relational links.
Use Option Sets for Static Choices
Things like status, user roles, categories, etc., should be Option Sets – they’re faster and easier to maintain.
Avoid Storing Large Lists
Instead of storing large lists in a single field (e.g., a list of Orders in User), query them using searches with constraints and proper privacy rules.
Plan for Privacy Rules Early
Your structure should reflect who can see or edit which data. Poor structuring often leads to complex and unsafe rules.
Use “Created By” Wisely
Don’t always rely on Created By. Instead, make explicit fields like Owner, Company, or Assigned User for clarity and future flexibility.