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Start for freeHow to Build a Leave Management App
Create a leave request and approval system that replaces email chains and spreadsheets for managing employee absences.
Step-by-step guide
6 steps
- 1
Define leave types and balances
Set up your leave types: annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, public holiday. Each employee needs a balance per leave type.
- 2
Build the app with Appaca
Prompt Appaca with "Build a leave management app with request submission, manager approval, and a leave balance dashboard." Appaca generates the full system.
- 3
Create the leave request form
The form should include: leave type, start date, end date, number of days (auto-calculated), and a reason field.
- 4
Set up manager approval workflow
Add an approval step where the employee's manager receives a notification and can approve or decline with a comment.
- 5
Track leave balances
Each approved leave request should automatically deduct from the employee's leave balance. A dashboard shows current balances at a glance.
- 6
Add a team calendar view
Create a calendar view showing all approved leaves. Managers use this to spot conflicts before approving new requests.
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What Appaca gives you out of the box
Your app comes fully equipped - no hosting, no external database, no extra setup required.
Build and update by chatting with AI
Describe changes in plain language and Appaca applies them instantly. Add new fields, change layouts, build automations - all without touching code.
A real database, built in
Every app you build on Appaca gets its own secure database. Your data stays structured, backed up, and accessible - no spreadsheets or external tools needed.
Connect to tools you already use
Link your app to Google Sheets, Slack, Airtable, or any service via API or webhook. Your Appaca app becomes part of your existing workflow.
Share with your team instantly
Invite teammates, assign roles, and start using the app together. You control who sees what - individual apps or the whole workspace.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Appaca can calculate working days between the start and end date automatically, excluding weekends.
Yes. Each employee can view their own balance dashboard showing taken, remaining, and pending leave.
Yes. Add a half-day option that deducts 0.5 days from the balance instead of a full day.
Yes. A shared calendar view shows all approved leave across the team so managers can spot scheduling conflicts.
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