Rapid development has transformed mobile and web projects into flexible, feature-rich apps
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Mendix is software development, specifically for both mobile and web applications.
Currently, I'm working on an electricity application with Mendix where the customer can raise a bill so we can provide them with the service. I've worked on many business projects, including gift and hospitality, but I cannot expose the titles here because they're client projects.
In addition to that, I have many more use cases with Mendix. Currently, I'm working on mobile applications where I've integrated many widgets including external plugins and Google Maps, incorporating React Native maps and these kinds of features.
When I mention scalability and the ability to implement new ideas quickly, I can explain that my use case is to implement an attendance system. However, when the client presented a different requirement, I was able to capture latitude, longitude, and many more use cases with ease, showcasing the vast opportunities Mendix provides for integration.
What is most valuable?
In my experience, the best features Mendix offers include productivity and scalability. We can do anything in Mendix; it's a huge opening where you can realize every idea.
From my perspective, the most valuable feature is pluggable widgets in Mendix. We can develop any React code and seamlessly integrate it with Mendix. This is something I wrote a blog about; it's the best feature I find in the platform.
Mendix has positively impacted my organization as it is fully Mendix-based. My organization primarily converts clients to build Mendix applications, and Mendix applications open many opportunities for developers, leading us to hire numerous Mendix developers to develop with the platform.
I can share that we've noticed significant outcomes due to Mendix in my organization. For a legacy application that typically takes a year, we can now complete it in just one or two months. It's a very quick output project. Moreover, for legacy applications, where we would normally need five to six developers, we find that with just two developers, we can handle everything within two months.
What needs improvement?
Mendix is already improved with every feature, including AI integrations, available. So I think there are no improvements needed for now.
Even though Mendix is great, I think something could be better regarding the extensions. Many people don't realize the potential of extensions, and if many more extensions are available in the marketplace, it will be quite helpful.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Mendix is indeed very stable. We can choose the Long-Term Support (LTS) options that provide a wide range of supported features.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Regarding scalability, we can certainly scale with Mendix. We can add many more attributes in the entity, and we can do anything we want.
How are customer service and support?
Generally, the customer support takes around two weeks to respond to support tickets, but everything gets resolved. It's a better experience compared to other common platforms.
I would rate the customer support an eight out of ten due to the two weeks' response time.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before using Mendix, I actually worked on React, which I love, but I found it time-consuming compared to Mendix, where the same feature can be implemented very quickly.
What was our ROI?
I have definitely seen a return on investment with Mendix. We usually agree on a project with fewer resources in terms of time and personnel, and mostly everything is profitable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options before choosing Mendix, as I am a MERN stack developer who directly switched to Mendix without considering any alternatives.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Mendix is that every new developer coming to Mendix learns it quickly and shows a lot of interest, so it is a great option for others to consider using it. I would rate this product a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?