Welcome to Celigo Builder Labs
Builder Labs are step-by-step, hands-on tutorials that show you how to build real-world integrations using Celigo. Each lab begins with a practical business scenario and guides you through the process of designing, configuring, and running integrations that solve real challenges—no coding required.
These labs are designed for builders: business technologists, IT professionals, and anyone who wants to learn by doing. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your integration skills, Builder Labs give you the confidence and knowledge to:
- Explore real-world use cases with scenarios inspired by everyday business needs.
- Follow guided, practical exercises that take you from idea to working flow.
- Gain exposure to core integration concepts such as connections, transformations, lookups, branching, and mapping.
- Apply what you learn immediately to streamline processes, improve visibility, and deliver automation to your teams.
Over time, you’ll grow your toolkit of integration patterns and become a stronger, more confident builder.
Meet "ACME Chocolatiers"
To make Builder Labs more engaging and realistic, you’ll often step into the shoes of an integration builder at ACME Chocolatiers - a fictional, fast-growing confectionery company.
ACME serves as your “practice playground.” Its business scenarios mirror the real challenges organizations face every day: managing inventory, streamlining operations, connecting apps, and improving visibility with automation. By solving ACME’s integration problems, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to tackle your own challenges and then achieve sweet success!
Think of ACME as the common thread across labs - it keeps the examples concrete, consistent, and fun, while still teaching you transferable integration skills you can use anywhere.
How to Read Builder Labs
Builder Labs follow a consistent format so you always know where you are and what’s coming next. Each lab is broken into clear sections that guide you step by step:
- Introduction
Sets the stage with a business scenario (from ACME Chocolatiers) and explains what you’ll build and why it matters. - Technology Overview
Gives context on the tools, concepts, and lifecycle phases you’ll use in the lab. - Hands-On Lab Overview
Summarizes the modules in the lab and provides the learning objectives. - Prerequisites
Walks you through setting up your Celigo trial account, connections, and any third-party apps you’ll need. - Modules
Each lab is divided into modules, each focused on a specific skill or concept (e.g., creating connections, filtering data, adding lookups). Modules include:- Estimated time to complete
- What you’ll learn
- Step-by-step instructions
- Conclusion
Wraps up the lab and often points you toward next steps or additional resources.
As you work through Builder Labs, you’ll see helpful callouts designed to guide your learning. Think of these as “tips in the margins” - they make the labs easier to follow, highlight important details, and celebrate your progress along the way. Here’s what each icon means:
TERM
Introduces a key integration concept or definition.
HELPFUL HINT
Gives you practical advice to avoid common pitfalls.
PRO TIP
Shares expert guidance to help you work smarter or follow best practices.
NOTE
Provides extra context or background information.
SUCCESS
Marks the completion of a module or milestone—celebrate your progress!
ESTIMATED TIME
Shows how long each module or exercise should take.
Getting Help
Builder Labs are designed to be self-guided, but you don’t have to learn alone. If you ever get stuck, there are several ways to get support and keep moving forward:
- Ask in the Community
Use this community to post your questions, share what you’re working on, and learn from fellow builders. Chances are, someone else has faced the same challenge and can help you out. - Join Office Hours
Celigo hosts regular Office Hours where you can bring your questions directly to our experts. Check the Upcoming Events for upcoming sessions and drop in whenever you need hands-on guidance. - Take Celigo University Courses
For a more structured, instructor-led learning path, enroll in courses through Celigo University. These provide guided training with expert instructors and complement the hands-on practice you’ll get in Builder Labs.
All of these resources are linked right here in the Celigo Community - so if you need help, you’re already in the right place.
Start Your Journey
You now know what Builder Labs are, how to read them, and who ACME Chocolatiers is. The only thing left is to dive in. Pick a lab, follow the steps, and see what you can build.
Every flow you create here is practice for solving real-world problems. And remember—your community is here to celebrate your wins and help when you get stuck.