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PROS

GeneXus enables rapid deployment of applications in production environments.
GeneXus allows developers to focus extensively on the business case rather than the technical details of connection and front-end construction.
GeneXus is compatible with various tools and enhances integration with legacy systems via its robust API capabilities.
Testing models in GeneXus allow for thorough checking and debugging before deployment, integrating seamlessly with tools like DevOps and Jenkins for versioning.
GeneXus supports multiple programming languages and stays updated with the latest technological advancements.

CONS

It would be helpful to have additional assisted processing with training.
There are issues in integrating it with other solutions.
It's expensive for a company.
Code generation is highly time-consuming for GeneXus.
More extensions and user controls are needed for frontend management.
 

GeneXus Pros review quotes

reviewer2091639 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 3, 2023
The most valuable feature is that GeneXus works with several languages. It's possible to develop chatbots and other functionalities.
Franco Scozzatti - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 13, 2023
I find the implementation process of GeneXus to be easy.
XavierEspinoza - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 30, 2024
The integration capabilities of GeneXus are highly valuable for our organization
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Carlos Fernando Franco - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2023
I like the testing models, which allow me to create unit or interface tests of my programs. It helps us avoid missed deadlines because we can detect all the errors before deploying the new versions of the solution. And I also like the integration with coding managers like DevOps or Jenkins. It enables us to do versioning.
Talha Alyaseen - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2023
I like that it's very compatible with other tools. The most important feature is getting the developer to focus on the project's business case. It's not about focusing on how I can command this or how I can develop a front end, or how I can work with the advantages. The developer should focus on the business case of the project. No need to focus on connecting the database to the server or connecting the server and the front end. The developer can concentrate on the views.
Ricardo Espinosa L. - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2023
In Knowledge Base, being able to model the workflow before developing the screens is great. We first work with the tables or the transactions using GeneXus and then we work on the screens.
Gabriel-Medina - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 1, 2023
With GeneXus, we can create logical representations of transactions in the form of objects.
Samia Albess - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 30, 2023
The front-end features are the most valuable.
Abdullah Rawashdeh - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2023
The integration module is the most valuable feature of this solution for our business, as it allows our clients to create new systems based on their outdated databases, across all API's.
MauricioFlores - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 20, 2022
It is fast in creating systems and connects to the database quickly.
 

GeneXus Cons review quotes

reviewer2091639 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 3, 2023
GeneXus is a wonderful tool for the backend. It's the best in the world, but for the frontend, GeneXus needs to improve. There should be easier steps for managing various aspects, such as alerts and messages to show to the end-users.
Franco Scozzatti - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 13, 2023
The front-end with GeneXus is not as good as the back-end.
XavierEspinoza - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 30, 2024
Code generation is highly time-consuming for GeneXus
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Carlos Fernando Franco - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2023
The graphical interface could be improved. I also notice some performance problems on hardware that should be more than adequate. GeneXus uses a lot of RAM and other computer resources.
Talha Alyaseen - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2023
It would be better if GeneXus had a wiki. The developer needs some experience to work with the tools. It would be better if they could improve the community. If we have some problem, I open a ticket that takes us to a board, and I have to describe my issue in detail. If the tools have a general community for us to explore with some videos or some articles, I think that that may help the developer.
Ricardo Espinosa L. - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2023
Documentation is always an issue. In order to develop with GeneXus, there is very little documentation. The documentation is not clear enough in order to develop a great tool.
Gabriel-Medina - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 1, 2023
GeneXus's user interface has room for improvement.
Samia Albess - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 30, 2023
I told them to add something about Angular. They're already working on adding it.
Abdullah Rawashdeh - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2023
We would like to see more extensions and more user controls added to the front-end of this solution, in order to help developers manage the website.
MauricioFlores - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 20, 2022
There are issues in integrating it with other solutions.