My main use case with Mendix is building enterprise applications that automate and standardize business processes, with a focus on speed, reliability, and secure delivery.
I built an internal management app using Mendix where employees could register tasks, track approvals, and generate status reports.
Besides workflow and task management apps, I've also used Mendix for reporting dashboards and process automation tools.
The best features Mendix offers in my experience are fast development speed and strong security for enterprise apps.
The development speed of Mendix stands out mainly because of the visual modeling tools and reusable components, which reduce repetitive work and accelerate delivery. For security, I value the built-in authentication, role-based access control, and data protection features, which make enterprise apps safer without needing heavy custom setup.
I'd highlight Mendix's integration options, which make it easy to connect with APIs and external systems. Also, the mobile capabilities are helpful for quick cross-platform delivery, even though native customization has some limits.
Mendix has sped up delivery for my clients, especially for repetitive or standardized business processes. It also improved reliability and security, reduced manual errors, and enabled faster deployment of internal tools and dashboards.
On a recent project, using Mendix cut development time by about 40-50% compared to traditional coding for a workflow app.
Mendix could improve in customization and UI, UX flexibility, native mobile development, and agile tooling for developers.
I've noticed that longer processes can be hard to read and maintain, and some UI, UX adjustments are restrictive.
I have been using Mendix for four months.
Mendix has been stable in my experience, with reliable performance for enterprise applications and minimal downtime or critical issues.
Mendix scales well for enterprise applications.
I have interacted with Mendix support when I needed help.
I previously used traditional coding with JavaScript and Java for enterprise apps. I switched to Mendix for faster development, standardized processes, and easier integration in business applications.
I see a fair return on investment using Mendix.
I believe it's an average return. It's worth it for the agility and the patricity, but nothing that's very different from any other low-code platform, in my opinion.
I evaluated OutSystems and Microsoft Power Apps before choosing Mendix, mainly comparing speed, integration capabilities, and suitability for enterprise applications.
I would advise others to use Mendix for standardized business applications where speed and security are priorities, but be aware of its limitations in UI/UX customization and native development.
Mendix is excellent for rapid, secure enterprise app development, but improving UI/UX flexibility, native integration, and developer tooling would make it even stronger.
My overall rating for Mendix is 5 out of 10.