#NocoBase 2.0 Beginner Tutorial

Welcome to the NocoBase 2.0 Beginner Tutorial!

In this series, we'll build a minimal IT HelpDesk system from scratch using NocoBase 2.0. The entire system requires only 2 data tables and zero code, yet delivers ticket submission, category management, change tracking, access control, and even a data dashboard.

#About This Tutorial

• Target audience: Business users or non-programmers — no coding knowledge required
• Case project: A minimal IT HelpDesk system with only 2 tables
• Version: NocoBase 2.0
• Style: Friendly and approachable, screenshot-heavy, 15-20 minutes per chapter

#What You'll Learn

Through 7 hands-on chapters, you'll master the core concepts and workflow of NocoBase:

#	Chapter	Key Topics
1	Getting Started — Up and Running in 5 Minutes	Docker install, UI Editor vs Usage mode
2	Data Modeling — Building the Skeleton	Collections, Fields, Relations
3	Building Pages — Making Data Visible	Blocks, Table block, Filtering & Sorting
4	Forms & Details — Entering Data	Form blocks, Field linkage
5	Users & Permissions — Who Sees What	Roles, Menu permissions, Data permissions
6	Workflows — Automation	Notifications, Triggers
7	Dashboard — The Big Picture	Charts, Markdown blocks

#Data Model Preview

This tutorial is built around a minimal data model — just 2 tables, but enough to cover data modeling, page building, form design, access control, workflows, and dashboards.

Table	Key Fields
Tickets	Title, Description, Status, Priority
Categories	Name, Color

Ready? Let's start with Chapter 1: Getting Started!

After completing this tutorial, explore AI Employees to add AI capabilities to your system.