Tutorials are not specific enough.

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So back to the basics. Because I think there is a Tutorial message I may have missed or misunderstood. Continuing from a different thread that started with ‘submit’ button not working which then lead to “next” and “previous” button not working. The response I received was because I have a dynamic page.

This is the Tutorial on how to display data from a collection: CMS (Formerly Content Manager): Displaying Collection Content on a Regular Page | Help Center | Wix.com

When following all the steps exactly as written: no where does it say WHAT type of page this does and does not work on.

On the tutorial for the dropdown list:

It does not talk about the setting labeled ‘manage drop down list’ shown when clicking on the drop down element. The tutorial does not explain you have use ‘one or the other’, basically. I connected both, so my form didn’t work.

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And lastly the Video tutorials on Code should be either implemented or ‘linked’ to the support (help center) articles. The video tutorials not only list (the almost exact steps) but also show a video (which MANY many many designers find very useful) especially with such a new ‘high level’ product/feature like Wix Code.

Video Tutorial Articles: https://www.wix.com/code/home/tutorials-custom-form
Support Articles: Velo Tutorial: Creating a Form for Editing Data in a Database Collection | Help Center | Wix.com

I know there are articles in Wix Code forum area, in the Wix support area, and even YouTube videos. So it’s like having answers ‘all over the place’, but takes a WHILE to track down the answer. And even when you finally tracking down what you THINK is the answer ---- it is still missing bits of information that actually get you to the correct solution. For some reason I feel it’s a bit unorganized at the moment. (For example my dynamic page: I had no idea I could not use the ‘next’ and ‘previous’ buttons on my dynamic page because the article I read did not specify WHAT type of page did allow this native function to work. NOW I know, that it is possible with a bit of Code.)

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Hi Nayeli,

Thanks for the feedback. We really appreciate it.

We’ve made some changes in the articles you mentioned that will hopefully help alleviate the problems you encountered.

As for the fractured nature of the different types of documentation, this is something we are aware of and we’re still working out how we’re going to tie everything together. In the meantime, please bare with us, keep sending your feedback, and we’re looking forward to watching more of your videos.

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Thank you. I am very passionate about what you are all creating. I absolutely LOVE it. And although I am still trying to figure out everything there is to know about the basics … I eventually want to get to the good hardcore coding part. But also … for some reason I took it very personal when certain people didn’t accept Wix Code with open arms like I did. So … i’m on a mission. I want people to see how great it is and how EASY it is for them to get started. And i’m going to do this with my videos. BUT ----- if I don’t have all the full details about how everything REALLY works … then my videos won’t help anyone if I am ALSO giving them incomplete information.

Keep up the amazing work. Any feedback I give is to help because i care. not to complain. Just wanted to make sure that was clear.

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Hi Nayeli,
I would be very interested in hearing more about the feedback you have, and also about the feedback you got from others.

your level of passion is exactly what we need - you are going to be one heck of an ambassador for us…

May I ask where are you based? we might want to have an online call with you to help you learn the product so you can help us drive its adoption.

Thanks!

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I am in Texas. You can email/call me anytime. Najellygmz@gmail.com

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Thank you for posting, Nayeli! I had dealt with problems due to the lack of clarity on two tutorials you mentioned.