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Magic xpa Application Platform pros and cons

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Magic xpa Application Platform Pros review quotes

TB
May 10, 2018
Typically an experienced Magic developer can do the work of two to three experienced C#/.NET developers. Customers are amazed at how quickly most new features can be added and bug fixes implemented. I have worked for four employers - including myself - using Magic, and in most instances, bug fixes are addressed and deployed in under six hours.
IgorLastric - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 29, 2022
xpa gives us a fast development speed.
Vagn Majland - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2023
What I found most valuable in the Magic xpa Application Platform is that it has a client-server and web browser technology that's perfect for company users.
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Danny Tuerlings - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 4, 2024
The best feature of Magic is the development time. The time it takes to develop something is incredibly fast if you compare Magic with, for example, Java.
JoseMartin - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 27, 2023
The Magic xpa Application Platform is very suitable for production since it is easy to update. The program is simple to upgrade and deploy. The solution is convenient in production. You need to adjust the data, then adjust the program which is not difficult.
PH
Dec 27, 2021
The solution makes the managing and adapting of the software very easy.
FD
Feb 14, 2019
Magic is rapid, it's a tool which we use to develop, change and maintain our programs. xpa has a lot more features onboard and it gives us the opportunity to do such things so that we can easily adapt and maintain our programs. It gives certain benefits to stay with our customers and the market.
RC
May 7, 2018
Being able to make changes to existing programs to comply with last minute changes in requirements, and/or being able to fix, test, review, and deploy new code in a manner of hours instead of days, definitely gives us a huge advantage over our competitors and this is only possible thanks to Magic’s speed of programming.
reviewer1220934 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 13, 2019
The speed of development is the quickest for any tool on the market.
 

Magic xpa Application Platform Cons review quotes

TB
May 10, 2018
The configuration of the xpa RIA mobile environment is complex and a discouragement to new developers. Also, Magic's documentation can be less than complete at times which leads to frustration for new developers. (I encourage new Magic developers to join the Magic Users Group).
IgorLastric - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 29, 2022
They want to be one toolbox for everything, but primarily, we are using xpa to develop desktop applications, and in that area they're lacking functionalities, flexibility, and modern stuff.
Vagn Majland - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2023
In the next version of the Magic xpa Application Platform, I want tables or small programs where I can directly add expressions. I can do it on SQL, but it would make life much easier if that specification were added to the platform.
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Danny Tuerlings - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 4, 2024
There is room for improvement in Magic's marketing and licensing. I would like to see more integration of web functionality.
JoseMartin - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 27, 2023
Throughout my career, I've encountered difficulties when integrating new technologies with Magic xpa Application Platform. In particular, when attempting to incorporate features from other development languages into earlier versions of the solution called uniPaaS. I struggled to integrate .NET components due to the limited options available. This made the process more challenging and complicated. I find it challenging to create a more user-friendly experience for users who may be comparing the system to other systems they have used outside or within the company on different platforms.
PH
Dec 27, 2021
Support is very bad.
FD
Feb 14, 2019
When you have several tasks, you open a screen in a task in developing mode, and you don't see the parent screens. Debugging lacks the effects to solve problems. You have to do it first in a kind of studio. Then you have to be sure that you can do it in Magic because there is almost nothing to debug it. It's practically impossible to debug. You have to be sure before you put your snippets.
RC
May 7, 2018
Magic has a tradition, when it adds new technologies/features to the Magic development tool, to provide either no documentation or documentation that does not provide an organized approach for bringing this new technology/feature to experienced Magic programmers.
reviewer1220934 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 13, 2019
The user interface could be improved to be more friendly for developers.