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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

Understanding sub-microflows – when and why?

A sub-microflow is basically just a term for a microflow called from within another microflow. You will no doubt need to implement this type of logic in your application as it grows and you have the requirement for more complex business rules and validations. With that in mind, it's really important that you become familiar and comfortable with the concept and easily identify when and where it makes sense to harness the "power of the sub."

It might be easiest to think of sub-microflows as reusable code. That concept is not something new in the world of coding and software development; however, depending on your level of experience or knowledge in other languages, it could be somewhat of a new idea. No matter where on the spectrum you may fall, don't worry, we've got you covered!

As you are most likely discovering (hopefully with the help of this book!), one of the great benefits of Mendix is that it...