I’m working on building some basic reporting dashboards for our small charity organization and I keep getting confused about whether to use Extensions or Interfaces in AirTable. The features seem to overlap so much that I can’t figure out which one is better for different situations.
I think I might have created some redundant views because I wasn’t sure which tool to pick. Has anyone else run into this problem? I’d love to hear some real examples of when you chose one over the other. What factors help you make that decision?
I encountered similar challenges while setting up AirTable for our volunteer coordination efforts. A key factor in my decision was the intended audience for the data. Extensions are ideal for creating reports that are shared periodically, such as monthly evaluations. On the other hand, if your team requires continuous access to data tailored to their specific roles, Interfaces are more suitable. For instance, I designed an interface for our outreach group that provides targeted information without unnecessary distractions. Ultimately, it boils down to whether the tool is just for personal analysis or if multiple team members will actively engage with it.