If you've ever deployed an internal tool to your organization using Retool, you've encountered the "Viewer Tax" - the moment when your brilliant automation suddenly becomes a budget line item multiplied by headcount.
Most internal tool platforms sit between you and your services. They run a middleware layer - a bridge - that proxies every request between your app and your database, your API, your third-party integrations. Every query, every webhook, every credential exchange passes through their infrastructure. This isn't just an architectural detail. It's the reason you pay per seat.
Learn how to translate complex business requirements into precise instructions that guide AI to generate clean, professional-grade code. This guide ensures your logic remains maintainable by following established Next.js and shadcn patterns within the Build0 sandbox.
Discover the workflows for deploying secure internal tools versus launching high-performance public applications for a wider audience. This article explains how to leverage Build0’s infrastructure to provide unlimited access without the burden of per-viewer licensing fees.
Master the setup of role-based access controls to protect sensitive organizational data at the database level. Learn how to maintain a secure environment through permissions and a fully auditable history of every change.
