# Noodl

[Noodl](https://noodl.net) is a low-code platform where designers and developers build custom applications and experiences. Designed as a visual programming environment, it aims to expedite your development process. It promotes the swift and efficient creation of applications, requiring minimal coding knowledge.

## Documentation
Documentation for how to use Noodl can be found here:
[https://noodlapp.github.io/noodl-docs/](https://noodlapp.github.io/noodl-docs/)

## Community
Main support channel is Discord: [https://www.noodl.net/community](https://www.noodl.net/community)

## Download releases
Pre-built binaries can be [downloaded from Github](https://github.com/noodlapp/noodl/releases)

## Note for users who are migrating from the deprecated closed source version
- [Migrating the project files and workspaces to a Git provider](https://noodlapp.github.io/noodl-docs/docs/guides/collaboration/migrating-from-noodl-hosted-git)
- [Migrate backend and database](https://noodlapp.github.io/noodl-docs/docs/guides/deploy/using-an-external-backend#migrating-from-a-noodl-cloud-service)
- [Self-host frontend](https://noodlapp.github.io/noodl-docs/docs/guides/deploy/hosting-frontend)

## Building from source

```bash
# Install all dependencies
$ npm install

# Start the Noodl Editor and build a production version of the cloud and react runtime (useful when running Noodl from source but want to deploy to production)
$ npm start

# Start the Noodl Editor and watch the filesystem for changes to the runtimes. Development versions of the runtimes, not meant for production (mostly due to source maps and file size)
# This is ideal for a quick workflow when doing changes on the runtimes.
$ npm run dev

# Start Noodl Editor test runner
$ npm run test:editor
```