5 Benefits of Developing with Containers

As technology evolves and business needs grow, developers are tasked with building and managing an extraordinary amount of complex applications. The bigger and more intricate an app is, the more difficult and time-consuming it can be to deliver new features...

Programming in a Low-Code World

Low-code streamlines software development for programmers and software engineers alike. The low-code framework simplifies processes by reducing redundant and mundane tasks. Developers can build, test, and deliver releases with ease using low-code platforms such as Mendix.In an earlier blog post, Chief...

Low-Code Development Examples: What Can You Build?

Web-based portals, B2C mobile apps, process automation, and beyond. Low-code development makes it possible to build impactful apps at speed and scale.As a refresh, low-code development platforms abstract low-level coding and automate manual processes. Through visual development tools and reusable...

What is Vendor Lock-In? 6 Tips to Avoid Getting Trapped

Say you’re considering legacy modernization and a new solution comes along that is more agile and offers a much better ROI. But after digging into what it would take to shift all your data to a new environment, you realize the...

Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Programming: Key Similarities and Differences

In computer programming and development, synchronous and asynchronous practices are essential—as long as you know the right model to use.Synchronous tasks happen in order — you must finish the first job before moving on to the next. On the flip...

What is Technical Debt? Examples, Prevention & Best Practices

Most software developers are familiar with technical debt, but that’s less true for those outside the programming profession.The concept is important to understand because it applies to a wide range of scenarios where short-term decisions can have long-term consequences. Here’s...

5 Tips to Secure Your Low-Code Empire

Ensuring that your Mendix applications are secure is a shared responsibility of Mendix and the customers using it.   Mendix is responsible for security of the platform and platform-supported content. Mendix Runtime protects your application and data according to your model....

5 Ways to Improve Agile Team Communication & Trust

Trust is crucial for agile teams. And it begins with good communication, which is essential for agile development teams to thrive. How to improve Agile team communication Agile development has tight and frequent deadlines — especially with a Mendix project where the...

What is Component-Based Architecture?

Component-based architecture is a framework for building software based on reusable parts. Each component contains well-defined functionality into a binary unit that is stored in a library and then dropped into an application without modifying other components. The benefits include...

Manage Your 3D Printing Projects with Tocndix

As 3D printers in business gain popularity, enterprises need better tools and applications to manage their complexity. Sure, it’s much simpler and faster to produce a 3D object than its full-scale counterpart. However, the process is similar and requires manufacturing-style...