Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix: Enterprise web development made easy with Mendix and the power of low-code development

Join the low-code revolution and leverage the power of Mendix to develop software solutions using business logic, needs, and requirements

Key Features

• Meet the ever-increasing demand for software solution delivery without having to write any code
• Build high-availability, low-cost applications unlike those developed via a traditional software engineering approach
• Work with a complete example in Mendix to cover product design through to delivery

Book Description

Low-code is a visual approach to application development. It enables developers of varying experience levels to create web and mobile applications 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.

The book starts with an introduction to Mendix and its elements, along with the reasons for using this platform and the tools needed for creating your first application. As you progress, you’ll explore Mendix Modeler, the visual environment that will help you get to grips with Mendix app creation. Once you have your working application ready, you will learn how to enhance your application with custom business logic and rules. Throughout the chapters, you’ll find out how to defend your apps against bad data, troubleshoot and debug your app, and finally, connect your app with real-world business platforms. The book is filled with walkthrough 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 will have understood the concept of low-code development, learned how to use Mendix, and developed a working app.

What you will learn

• Gain a clear understanding of what low-code development is and what drives this revolution
• Become familiar with the various elements of Mendix for rapid application development
• Discover concrete use cases of Studio Pro
• Build a fully functioning web and mobile app that meets your business requirements
• Get to grips with Mendix fundamentals to prepare for the Mendix certification exam
• Understand the key concepts of app development such as data management, APIs, troubleshooting, and debugging

Who This Book Is For

This book is for tech-savvy business analysts and citizen developers who want to get started with Mendix for rapid application development. The book is also helpful for seasoned developers looking to learn a new tool/platform and for anyone passionate about designing technical solutions without wanting to indulge in the complexities of writing code. The book assumes a basic understanding of object-oriented programming and the ability to translate technical solutions from business requirements.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing Mendix
2. Getting to know the Mendix Platform
3. Getting to know Mendix Studio
4. Getting to Know Studio Pro
5. Getting Started with Your Baseline App
6. Understanding Domain Model Basics
7. Understanding the Basics of Page Design
8. Getting to Know Microflows
9. Customizing your App
10. Error Handling and Troubleshooting
11. Storing Data
12. Getting some REST
13. A Review and What’s Next