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Download or read book Low Code Development with Mendix written by Erwin ‘t Hoen and published by BPB Publications. This book was released on 2024-11-15 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DESCRIPTION This book offers a comprehensive overview of the Mendix platform from a developer's perspective. This powerful technology breaks down barriers, allowing anyone, with or without coding experience, to build custom applications quickly and efficiently with a solid foundation for platform evaluation. Key topics include Mendix's database design, page designer, and visual tools for creating functionality through microflows and nanoflows. You will also learn about security, best practices, and automated performance enhancements. Integration with other applications via REST, SOAP, and OData is explored, as well as the creation of web, progressive, and native mobile apps, all using the same low-code approach. By the end, you will be ready to begin your Mendix certification journey. You will have a thorough understanding of Mendix and through hands-on exercises. You will gain practical experience by developing a cloud-deployed Mendix application, positioning you for success in the fast-evolving low-code development landscape. KEY FEATURES ● Step-by-step instructions for creating Mendix applications from scratch, with practical exercises to build hands-on experience. ● Tips and tricks to optimize performance and maintainability of Mendix applications. ● Real-world examples, case studies, and optimization tips to enhance Mendix application performance and maintainability. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Grasp the essentials of low-code development and discover how it speeds up application creation. ● Build robust data models that mirror real-world structures for effective data representation. ● Create intuitive and reusable user-friendly interfaces using Mendix’s drag-and-drop tools, enhancing user experience. ● To automate business processes with microflows, including complex decision-making and data manipulation. ● To integrate Mendix applications with external systems using REST, SOAP, and OData APIs. ● Advanced topics like security, integration, and mobile development. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is intended for new and seasoned developers that are starting their journey into low code development and business users evaluating low code software development. A programming background is helpful but not required to understand the content of the book. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introducing Low Code 2. Understanding the Mendix Platform 3. Mendix Development Environment Overview 4. Getting Started with the Baseline Application 5. Exploring Domain Models 6. Page Design and UI 7. Implementing Application Security 8. Business Logic: Microflows Basic 9. Business Logic: Microflows Advanced 10. Mendix Patterns and Best Practices 11. Mendix REST, SOAP, and OData 12. Explore Mendix Java Actions 13. Native Apps and Nanoflows 14. Testing, Deployment, and Monitoring 15. Review and Next Steps