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Excel Importer : seamless to map data from a raw excel sheet into a structured database - Community common library : Useful java method to add powerfull functionality to your application with just a few clicks
- Excel Exporter : Exporting data to Excel is a breeze
- AvayaDialer: Integrating your application with avaya telephony suite is power and extremely useful especially for call center applications
- Rest Service : Integration to rest services is now quick and easy with Mendix ( can take some time to configure but once you done it, it’s so simple)
- FusionCharts : Reporting in ,Mendix is awesome and extremely useful with fusion charts module. Very powerful indeed
Manager of Operations with 501-1,000 employees
Mendix Application Builder
Mendix is a product (and company) that caught my attention in the recent days. It boasts of a very easy drag-and-drop UI builder, a business process modeler , a built-in collaboration workspace and an agile model built-in to each project.
I started this off by signing up for the product. It appears that a “free” email account does not work. It required me to enter a corporate email account. Once I did that, registration was done quickly and I was able to download the product quickly.
One cool feature I liked was that it made it really simple to invite other interested parties (in the organization) to get started. I was able to download and install the business modeler. I am running win7 with 4GB memory and it was no big deal to install and get it up and running
Once up, I noticed that there were a few sample projects. Unfortunately, none of them made sense with regard to what I had in mind. So , I got started with creating a brand new project. The business modeler is pretty intuitive and I was able to quickly develop a data model and scaffold a screen with CRUD operations. I had some problems with getting the form to work. But after seeing some youtube videos, I was on my way.
I also had an issue with the pop-up form options and could not figure out a way to get rid of it. But after some more youtube videos, I was well on my way.
A couple of more features that I really like are the built in workflow builder and the social media features. Mendix has made it really easy to define workflows, statuses and tie that to forms. Also, the social media features make it easy to collaborate with your social network.
All in all, this is a good product. Oh and by the way, the forms can be desktop based or mobile based.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Systems Analyst at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reporting is extremely useful with fusion charts module.
Valuable Features
Room for Improvement
In the next version I would like the Rest Service Module to be incorporated into Mendix, similar to the way web services work.
Use of Solution
Over the last four and half years I've used versions 3.2.1, 4.8.10, 5.13, and 5.14.1.
Deployment Issues
We had no issues with the deployment.
Stability Issues
We have had no stability issues.
Scalability Issues
With v3.2.1 we had some scalability issues which we resolved by upgrading to a later. This upgrade made our application a lot more scalable.
Customer Service and Technical Support
Customer Service:
10/10
Technical Support:10/10
Other Advice
Expect to half your delivery time for new products/services to business. Mendix beats any other technology out there.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Sr. Mendix developer / Lead Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It is an immediate fit between delivered software and what the users really wants.
Valuable Features
Modeling application and generating code in stead of manual coding.
Improvements to My Organization
The software is mainly designed and built by business engineers instead of software engineers. This leads to an immediate fit between delivered software and what the users really wants.
Room for Improvement
User experience and performance with large datasets.
Use of Solution
We've used it for 10 years.
Deployment Issues
We've had no issues with the deployment.
Stability Issues
When you restrict yourself to the native functionality the Mendix platform offers you great stability.
Scalability Issues
When using custom build widget, Javascript and Java Action, stability depends more on using the correct versions of SDK's, libraries etc.
Customer Service and Technical Support
Customer Service:
5/10
Technical Support:5/10
Initial Setup
It's straightforward. It depends on the choice of on-premise or cloud implementation as to how easy it is. For on-premise implementation you need some expertise, while the cloud implementation just needs you to follow the manuals or take a one day training course.
Implementation Team
We did it in-house.
Pricing, Setup Cost and Licensing
Mendix is not cheap. License fees go sky high when using it as a business to consumer platform. However, they change their pricing models frequently.
Other Solutions Considered
We also looked at OutSystems, Triggre, and Apex. We chose Mendix because of the learning curve.
Other Advice
Think about the type of product you want to develop. Mendix is great for internal software development or B2B SAAS solutions When working with large dataset or when userexperience is of great importance please rethink the use of this platform
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We're partners
Managing Director at AgileWorks Information Systems
It is a fast and agile solution.
Pros and Cons
- "It is a brilliant solution."
- "While the documentation is good, the development box could be better."
What is our primary use case?
I have been using this solution for customer authentication, as well as scientific applications. It has performed brilliantly so far.
How has it helped my organization?
It has quick response times.
What is most valuable?
It is a fast and agile solution.
What needs improvement?
I would like it to help us be more productive.
Also, while the documentation is good, the development box could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
One to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is exceptional.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Mendix was the only solution that had a paradigm to allow us to do what we wanted to do with development.
How was the initial setup?
It was straightforward.
What was our ROI?
I think the ROI is the:
- Skill
- Execution
- Vision
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Software Developer at a real estate/law firm with 51-200 employees
Strealines collaboration as well as Agile development
Pros and Cons
- "I would like to see more documentation as well as how-to documents."
What is our primary use case?
I use this product in an internal development environment. Previously, I used Mendix when I was a consultant.
How has it helped my organization?
Mendix allows for faster development while saving on fewer FTWs (full-time workers). A win-win in most cases.
What is most valuable?
I like how Mendix is aimed at collaboration as well as Agile development. Overall, it makes it extremely easy to pick up and create a prototype.
What needs improvement?
They are already improving on this, but I would like to see more documentation as well as how-to documents. This will improve adaptation for future developers/companies.
For how long have I used the solution?
One to three years.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Software Developer at Exp Realty
Enables us to rapidly create a complex application, but not ideal for front-end apps
Pros and Cons
- "Enables us to rapidly create a complex application. We are also able to customize features that stakeholders in the corporation want to see, something that could not be done with other software. Our workflows and processes have evolved and improved. The fast iterations allow us to be nimble, get feedback from users, and do rapid updates."
- "Mendix code and coding logic are very visual. It looks like a flow chart rather than lines of code. Rapid development is what drew us to Mendix."
- "Mendix is great for internal applications but not so great for a public-facing interface. It lacks a proper directory structure for public use. The URL will not change from page to page unless a deep link is created for each page. That makes it difficult to bookmark pages in the browser to view later on."
What is our primary use case?
Mendix is being used for our ERP system. We needed to get away from multiple third-party software solutions and into an integrated single source of data. Mendix provides an app to control test and production servers, migrate code, handle revision control, log files, and Sprintr for Agile development.
How has it helped my organization?
Enables us to rapidly create a complex application. We are also able to customize features that stakeholders in the corporation want to see, something that could not be done with other software. Our workflows and processes have evolved and improved. The fast iterations allow us to be nimble, get feedback from users, and do rapid updates.
What is most valuable?
- Mendix code and coding logic are very visual. It looks like a flow chart rather than lines of code. Rapid development is what drew us to Mendix.
- It is easy to create prototype pages without a lot of development, once the Entity (table) is created.
- You can generate a page with a few clicks, using the default features after proof of concept, then develop the logic behind the page.
What needs improvement?
Mendix is great for internal applications but not so great for a public-facing interface. It lacks a proper directory structure for public use. The URL will not change from page to page unless a deep link is created for each page. That makes it difficult to bookmark pages in the browser to view later on. A feed can be created for other public UI solutions.
For how long have I used the solution?
One to three years.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Mendix Consultant at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Its graphic interface, which allows you to develop rapidly and in a structured way is a valuable feature.
What is most valuable?
- Its graphic interface, which allows you to develop rapidly and in a structured way.
- The fact that it is an all-in-one solution, producing a system that is ready to run immediately
How has it helped my organization?
This question is not entirely relevant for us, since our organization develops Mendix systems for clients.
What needs improvement?
I cannot think of any immediate issues. Mendix has an active community, providing requests, advice and add-ons. Each new Mendix version incorporates suggestions from this community. I believe this is why it meets the needs of most users very well.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using it for two and a half years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
We had no issues wit the deployment.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
When a mainframe system with a very large database and batch process was rebuilt in Mendix, we came across performance issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We had no issues scaling for the needs of our customers.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
It's good.
Technical Support:It's good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I haven't used any solution that's similar.
How was the initial setup?
It's very straightforward. I used to be a mainframe tester and was able to start developing in Mendix in a short period of time.
What about the implementation team?
The applications can run in the Mendix cloud, making implementation very easy: Mendix provides an easy to use interface.
They can also run on premise, implementation will then be dependent on the client's application environment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
As a developer I have very little knowledge of this.
What other advice do I have?
You should try it. You can set up a new project for free in a very short time.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
The ease of use for complex development structures is good. The out of the box crud screens can be made more user friendly.
Valuable Features:
- Micro flows, because of the ease of use for complex development structures
- Wide variety of in app store Widgets such as Deep Link, Active Directory integration, graphs (bar/spider charts), and geo location functionality
- Ability to customize the style sheets
- Mobile development framework
- Java integration with Mendix
- Remote debugging
- The ease of use for complex development structures
- SAP integration
Improvements to My Organization:
We developed a tool/product called Survey Quest. The tool enable the user to do perform surveys and improveme them as well as its functionality.
Room for Improvement:
The out of the box crud screens can be made more user friendly, but then again it is a business application tool to quickly generate crud screens for enterprise application, not focused on public facing/entertainment values.
Use of Solution:
I've used it for two years.
Deployment Issues:
There were no deployment issues.
Stability Issues:
The system was performing not as quick/fast as it should have.
Scalability Issues:
There were memory leaks after a week of it being live. We need to clear the memory once a week.
Initial Setup:
It was straightforward.
Implementation Team:
We developed a solution in house.
ROI:
ROIs at this stage is not good because of the high license fees.
Other Solutions Considered:
We also looked at Microsoft/Java options. We initially thought the license fees and speed of development was too slow.
Other Advice:
I was involved developing a solution. We also did a site for skillsmap in mendix that was live for one and a half years.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We had a business relation ship (BCX with Mendix) . It came to an end because of license fees.
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What I like at Mendix is that it allows the user to directly capture feedback to an application, right at the screen to which the feedback is associated to. After that, the feedback gets into a queue that developers can access and answer them. At the company that I work for, we used Mendix also to slot the feedback for sprints of future releases.