🟧Variables

Backend Variables are used to move data around your apps backend. There are several different kinds (or types) of backend variable each which can store a different kind of data e.g. Collections, DateTimes, Files etc.

In this article we give a reference guide to all the different types of backend variable that are available inside Dittofi.

Backend Variable Types Reference

All available fields are listed below in the order that they appear within the Dittofi platform. For more information, read the corresponding support articles.

Variable type	Data type	Description
Array	Array
Checkbox	Boolean	The checkbox type creates a container that allows you to store data as either a true or false value.
Collection	List	The collection variable creates a container that lets you to store a collection of records that are associated with a data model.
Collection (Custom Model)	List	Allows you to store a collection of records that are associated with a custom data model.
Custom Model	Row	Allows you to store a single record that is associated with a custom model.
Date	Date	The date varaible let's you store a date value of format yyyy-mm-dd.
Date time	Date time	The Date time variable let's you create a container to store a date and time value.
File
Number	Integer	The number field
Number with decimal	Floating point