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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

Downloading and launching Studio Pro

Before we download Studio Pro, it is crucial to understand the system requirements. Mendix Studio Pro only supports 64-bit Windows 7, 8, and 10.

The following frameworks are installed (if necessary) automatically in addition to your Mendix Pro download:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package
  • AdoptOpenJDK 11 or Oracle JDK 11 (the former is installed automatically as of Mendix 8.0 if you do not have any JDK 11 installed)

To download Studio Pro, as a user, you have several options. One of the easiest ways to download is to edit the project that you want to work on. Simply log in to Mendix, click on a recent application you created, and click Edit In Studio Pro. When you click on Edit In Studio Pro, you will be presented with a popup. Click on Open Mendix.VersionSelector to be presented with version options as well as...