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Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix

By : Kenneweg, Kasam, McMullen
Book Image

Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix

By: Kenneweg, Kasam, McMullen

Overview of this book

Low-code is a visual approach to application development. It enables developers of varying experience levels to create web and mobile apps using drag-and-drop components and model-driven logic through a graphic user interface. Mendix is among the fastest-growing platforms that enable low-code enthusiasts to put their software ideas into practice without having to write much code, and Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix will help you get up and running with the process using examples and practice projects. The book starts with an introduction to Mendix, along with the reasons for using this platform and its tools for creating your first app. As you progress, you’ll explore Mendix Studio Pro, the visual environment that will help you learn Mendix app creation. Once you have your working app ready, you’ll understand how to enhance it with custom business logic and rules. Next, you’ll find out how to defend your app against bad data, troubleshoot and debug it, and finally, connect it with real-world business platforms. You’ll build practical skills as the book is filled with examples, real-world scenarios, and explanations of the tools needed to help you build low-code apps successfully. By the end of this book, you’ll have understood the concept of low-code development, learned how to use Mendix effectively, and developed a working app.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
1
Section 1: The Basics
6
Section 2: Building Your First App
11
Section 3: Leveling Up Your App

Mendix Forum and Docs

The next feature Mendix provides for its users is its open Forum, as well as its Docs pages. These pages provide additional support as well as resources for your developing journey with Mendix. Simply put, if you have any issues or questions regarding problems you may be dealing with, the Mendix Forum is the place to submit those questions. Mendix has developers all over the world and, usually, you can expect to have your questions responded to within hours.

The Forum is also a great place to research and is a great resource to use if you stumble upon any bugs or issues, as there is a strong chance that someone has already posted the question and received a response. The following screenshot shows how the Mendix Forum home page looks:

Figure 2.8 – Mendix Forum home page

One last point about the Mendix Forum is that you can also submit your ideas. While using Mendix, if you come across an issue with the platform, and if you have...