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Applies to: Cloud and 3.259.0-edge

Data sources glossary

Learn the meanings of data source-related terms.

Definitions of data-sources-related terms. Refer to the main glossary for definitions of terms across Retool.

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Data source​

Somewhere you store data. This could be a PostgreSQL database, a REST API, etc.

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Query​

A block of code that interacts with or manipulates data. This can be an SQL or API resource query, or JavaScript code.

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Resource​

A saved set of user-configured properties that determine how Retool connects to data source. You create a resource for each data source you want to use with Retool.

Resource query​

A block of code that interacts with or manipulates with a resource, such as an SQL query or API request.

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