Retool JSON Schema Forms: Instantly Reflect Database Changes Without Manual Edits

Retool provides a convenient way to build forms that connect to your database. However, when you add or remove fields from a database table, you often have to manually update your form in the Retool interface to match those changes.

This article demonstrates how to build a JSON Schema form that can automatically adapt to your database structure. This means you won’t need to tweak the UI after you add a field or even a table. The JSON Schema form in the context that we’ll be using here isn’t without its limitations but depending on your use case it can really come in handy sometimes.

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