What is a "relationship" in Quickbase?

A "relationship" in Quickbase specifically refers to the definition of how two tables are linked or related. In Quickbase, a relationship is established to allow data from one table to be associated with data from another, enabling users to create a more complex data structure. This is fundamental because it allows for relational database functionality, meaning that when you create a relationship between tables, you can display and manipulate data across those tables seamlessly.

For instance, if you have a table for customers and a table for orders, establishing a relationship defines how each order can be associated with a specific customer. This makes it easier to generate reports, maintain data integrity, and navigate between interrelated datasets within the Quickbase application.

This concept is distinct from user connections, functions, or methods regarding data sorting and filtering, which serve different purposes in the platform. While users interact with applications, functions may automate calculations, and sorting/filtering methods organize data views, the fundamental premise of defining how data structures are interlinked is what characterizes a "relationship."