A source combines data from one or more tables or from third-party systems and shows it in a single view. It does not store any data on its own. In Quixy, this is called as Data Source.
A table stores the information captured in an application. It holds the actual records, such as form submissions, transactions, or any business data saved by the app.
A data source does not store data. It only reads data from tables or connected systems and combines it into a single output. This output is used for reports, views in list or kanban format, references, and add-ons.
For example, if Application A saves its data in Data Table A and Application B needs that information, Application B can access it through a reference. The reference reads data from Data Table A, usually through a data source, and displays it in Application B.