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Integrate Backendless With Over 1000 Apps Using Make

by on August 10, 2023

Workflow Automation Integration With Make

If you’ve been looking for a way to automate your API testing and monitoring, then look no further than Make.

With its simple drag-and-drop interface and powerful features, you can quickly create the integrations that automate workflows and connect apps you use every day. The best part is that now Backendless integrates with Make!

This means that you can now connect your Backendless app to hundreds of apps in the Make ecosystem. This opens up a world of possibilities, as you can now use Backendless to automate everything from your API testing to your CRM and marketing workflows.

Integromat workflow automation exampleImage source

So why not give it a try? If you’re not already an Make user, start by creating a new Make account on a free plan, and then add a new Backendless connector. Once you’ve done that, you can start working with Backendless data to build awesome apps.

We can’t wait to see what you create!

What is Make?

Make is a powerful integration platform and automation tool that lets you quickly create automations for your business processes. With a visual builder, you can easily create simple or complex workflows with little or no programming.

Make Logo

Make can be used to automate processes so you don’t have to handle them manually. Not only can you connect different apps to each other, but you can also transform and transfer data.

Connections built with Make run all day and night, no intervention necessary.

Why use Make with Backendless?

With our real-time database and integration with tools like Zapier and Make, Backendless is the perfect data source for workflows. Called scenarios in Make, you can easily automate a variety of business processes.

Make facilitates data transfer to and from your Backendless Database to over 1,000 other applications. With the Backendless integration, you can create automation workflows based on a variety of backend triggers.

Getting Set Up With Make

To get started with Make, you can visit their website or go to the Backendless page and select Get started free.

Make Backendless integration page

When you click to sign up, you will automatically go through the Make registration process.

Sign up with Make

Once you are signed up, you can create your first workflow, called a Scenario. Navigate to the Scenarios area using the Create a new scenario button on the dashboard or with the workflow icon on the side menu.

On the Scenario screen, when you click the giant + circle, you will see a list of applications that can be used for triggers. Listed alphabetically, you will see Backendless (currently categorized as in beta).

Workflow scenario in Make using Backendless

When you click on Backendless, you will see all of the Triggers, Actions, and Searches available with the Backendless integration. We list all of these options starting in the next section of this article.

Make Integration Backendless Triggers and Actions

You can use the built-in search function to find the Trigger, Action, or Search that you need for your workflow.

Once you choose from the list, you will need to create a webhook. To do so, click the Add button.

Create first Backendless webhook in Make

Next, you will be asked to create a webhook, but first you will need to click Add to create a connection to Backendless.

Create File Upload Backendless webhook in Make

Here, you will enter your Backendless account information.

Create connection to Backendless in Make

If you signed up for Backendless using Google or a social account, you may need to add a password to your account. To do so, navigate to your profile in Backendless Console and enter a new password.

Add Password in Backendless

Once the connection is made, it will be validated automatically by Make and you will have access to your data tables, file folders, and other items in your Backendless app to be able to start creating your workflow!

Backendless CRM Demo Connection in Integromat (Make)

Backendless Triggers in Make

Triggers watch for various events to occur in your Backendless app. These triggers can then be used to initiate actions in Backendless or other apps in the Make workflow.

User-Based Triggers

Backendless features a comprehensive User Management suite. With the Make integration, you can create powerful automations based on actions users take in other apps.

  • Watch a Logged In User
    Triggers when a registered user logs into your Backendless application.
  • Watch a Logged Out User
    Triggers when a logged in user logs out.
  • Watch an Updated User
    Triggers when a user data is updated.
  • Watch a Registered User
    Triggers when a new user is registered in your Backendless application.
  • Watch a Removed User
    Triggers when a user is removed.

Cool App Features Database

Database Triggers

With Backendless’ visual real-time database, you can easily manage your data. Using Make, you can trigger actions in integrated apps as a result of various data transfer and data transformation actions occurring in your workflow.

  • Watch a Created Object
    Triggers when a new object is created in chosen data table.
  • Watch an Updated Object
    Triggers when an object is updated in the selected table.
  • Watch a Removed Object
    Triggers when an object is removed from the data table.

File Storage Triggers

Use Make to trigger actions when changes are detected in your Backendless File Storage.

  • Watch a New File
    Triggers when a new file is uploaded.
  • Watch Deleted Files or Directories
    Triggers when a file or directory is deleted in your Backendless application.

Backendless Actions in Make

Using Make, you can activate numerous actions in your Backendless app.

  • Delete an Object from the Database
    Deletes an object from a specified table by ObjectId.
  • Make an API Call
    With this module you can build your own request.
  • Register a User
    Registers a new user in your Backendless application. This creates a new user record in the ‘Users’ data table.
  • Save a New Object in the Database
    Saves a new object in the database in the chosen data table.

Email Templates

  • Send an Email
    Sends an email from your custom templates. To manage email templates, log in to Backendless Console and navigate to Messaging->Emails and then select “Create new template” in the Templates dropdown.
  • Send a Push Notification
    Sends a push notification from a push notification template. To manage your Push Notification templates, log in to Backendless console, and navigate to Messaging->Push Notifications.
  • Update an Object in the Database
    Updates an object in a specified data table.
  • Find Objects in the Database
    Runs a query to the database to retrieve objects.

FAQs

What is Make used for?

Make can automate a variety of business processes, including API Testing, CRM, Marketing Workflows, Data Transformation, etc.

Does Make cost money?

Yes. Make includes a basic free plan with relatively low limits and several lower tier plans. Plan prices range from free to $35 per month or above for enterprise-level teams.

Make’s pricing model is based on the number of operations (ops) executed. A scenario (workflow) may consume multiple ops at a time.

What is an Make webhook?

A Make webhook is a way to connect different apps and services. With a webhook, you can define a trigger event that will cause an action to be taken in another app. For example, you could use a webhook to send new orders from your ecommerce store to your accounting software.

How many apps does Make support?

At time of writing, Make supports over 1,100 apps and services.

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