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How does it work? Does it output your forms as SQL that can be run against say PostgreSQL? Does it generate an HTML web form that you can save offline that connects to a database?

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A lot of what we're trying to do is abstract some of the backend systems to allow for quick building. When you make a form, we host it on our servers, provide an accounts system for inviting team members and a permissions system for controlling access. Right now we're working on securely implementing both custom SQL queries and javascript-based scripting for backend validation and frontend customization.

Ok, so for arguments sake it's a persistent form builder rather than anything really to do with building things for databases?

We're still working on exposing lower-level operations to advanced users. I'd still say we're a database builder, since we provide a system for making relational connections, and allow all CRUD operations on records. A form builder would probably only provide Create.

The accepted keywords for this kind CRUD-application builder are pretty generic, to be honest. The biggest one that I see used is "Online Database", which is so broad it's nearly meaningless.

I also thought the form builder was going to output Postgres (or any database) SQL to create the tables, fields, and relationships.

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