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Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix

By : Bryan Kenneweg, Imran Kasam, Micah McMullen
Book Image

Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix

By: Bryan Kenneweg, Imran Kasam, Micah 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

A breakdown of the UI and features

Now that you know how to launch Mendix Studio, let's take you through the features and the UI of the modeler. By the end, you should have a clear understanding of what each button and feature does.

The following screenshot shows what you'll be met with upon opening the Mendix Studio UI:

Figure 3.3 – Mendix Studio interface

The preceding screenshot shows an example of Studio as well as its components. The UI is extremely user-friendly and intuitive. The UI includes the following:

  • A menu bar on the left
  • A top menu bar
  • Device modes
  • The Toolbox, Properties, and Buzz tabs on the right

The following are the first three options that you will see on the top-left corner of Mendix Studio:

Figure 3.4 – The first three menu options

Let's look at the menu options on the left side, starting from top to bottom:

  • The Mendix logo takes you back to the...