Transform your app ideas into fully functional prototypes with the help of expert tips and best practices from Mendix partners Key FeaturesMeet the ever-increasing demand for software solution delivery without having to write any codeBuild high-availability, low-cost applications unlike those developed via a traditional software engineering approachExplore Mendix from product design through to delivery using real-world scenariosBook Description Low-code is a visual approach to application development. It enables developers of varying experience levels to create web and mobile apps using drag-and-drop components and model-driven logic through a graphic user interface. Mendix is among the fastest-growing platforms that enable low-code enthusiasts to put their software ideas into practice without having to write much code, and Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix will help you get up and running with the process using examples and practice projects. The book starts with an introduction to Mendix, along with the reasons for using this platform and its tools for creating your first app. As you progress, you'll explore Mendix Studio Pro, the visual environment that will help you learn Mendix app creation. Once you have your working app ready, you'll understand how to enhance it with custom business logic and rules. Next, you'll find out how to defend your app against bad data, troubleshoot and debug it, and finally, connect it with real-world business platforms. You'll build practical skills as the book is filled with examples, real-world scenarios, and explanations of the tools needed to help you build low-code apps successfully. By the end of this book, you'll have understood the concept of low-code development, learned how to use Mendix effectively, and developed a working app. What you will learnGain a clear understanding of what low-code development is and the factors driving its adoptionBecome familiar with the various features of Mendix for rapid application developmentDiscover concrete use cases of Studio ProBuild a fully functioning web application that meets your business requirementsGet to grips with Mendix fundamentals to prepare for the Mendix certification examUnderstand the key concepts of app development such as data management, APIs, troubleshooting, and debuggingWho this book is for This book is for tech-savvy business analysts and citizen developers who want to get started with Mendix for rapid mobile and web application development. The book is also helpful for seasoned developers looking to learn a new tool/platform and for anyone passionate about designing technical solutions without wanting to indulge in the complexities of writing code. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of object-oriented programming and the ability to translate technical solutions from business requirements.

Go Low-code with Mendix, an introduction Is it possible to build a working business application in a day? How well do the apps work on desktop, tablet and mobile? How advanced are the features? Really zero coding involved? Are these app builders targeting everyday business users (citizen developers) or developers? How well these apps scale? What’s Low-Code: - A visual development approach to develop an application. - Drag-and-drop components and model-driven logic through a graphic user interface. - Relieve non-technical developers or citizen developers from having to write code while still enabling professional developers by abstracting tedious plumbing and infra tasks required in the app development. - App types range from upgrading legacy applications to IoT-enabled smart apps, depending on the platform/offerings. Ecosystem and community to support the user base

Use a low-code programming approach to create event-driven applications from scratch by wiring together hardware devices, APIs, and online services Key FeaturesDiscover how you can automate the Internet of Things (IoT) without writing huge blocks of codeLearn how to wire together flows using a browser-based visual editorHandle IoT data with little to no coding knowledgeBook Description Node-RED is a free and open source flow-based programming tool used to handle IoT data that allows programmers of any level to interconnect physical I/O, cloud-based systems, databases, and APIs to build web applications without code. Practical Node-RED Programming is a comprehensive introduction for anyone looking to get up to speed with the Node-RED ecosystem in no time. Complete with hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide will help you to become well versed in the foundations of Node-RED. You’ll learn how to use Node-RED to handle IoT data and build web applications without having to write complex code. Once you’ve covered the basics, you’ll explore various visual programming techniques and find out how to make sample flows as you cover web development, IoT development, and cloud service connections, and finally build useful real-world applications. By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to use Node-RED to develop a real-world application from scratch, which can then be implemented in your business. What you will learnUnderstand the history of Node-RED and why you need to learn a flow-based programming toolUse Node-RED to build Node.js-based applicationsHandle data for IoT devices using Node-RED flowsExplore advanced Node-RED features such as connecting repositories and customizing the flow editorFind out what the MQTT protocol is and how it relates to Node-REDCreate and publish your own nodes and flows using the Node-RED libraryWho this book is for This Node-RED book is for web developers and IoT engineers with some background in JavaScript and Node.js. Although not necessary, familiarity with the concepts of electronics will help you to make the most out of this book.

This open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Agile Software Development, XP 2021, which was held virtually during June 14-18, 2021. XP is the premier agile software development conference combining research and practice. It is a unique forum where agile researchers, practitioners, thought leaders, coaches, and trainers get together to present and discuss their most recent innovations, research results, experiences, concerns, challenges, and trends. XP conferences provide an informal environment to learn and trigger discussions and welcome both people new to agile and seasoned agile practitioners. This year’s conference was held with the theme “Agile Turns Twenty While the World Goes Online”. The 11 full and 2 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: agile practices; process assessment; large-scale agile; and short contributions.

This book contains the best selected research papers presented at ICTCS 2020: Fifth International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies. The conference was held at Jaipur, Rajasthan, India during 11–12 December 2020. The book covers state-of-the-art as well as emerging topics pertaining to ICT and effective strategies for its implementation for engineering and managerial applications. This book contains papers mainly focused on ICT for computation, algorithms and data analytics and IT security.

Explore the world of APIs and learn how to integrate them with production-ready applications using Postman and the Newman CLI Key FeaturesLearn the tenets of effective API testing and API designGain an in-depth understanding of the various features Postman has to offerKnow when and how to use Postman for creating high-quality APIs for software and web appsBook Description Postman enables the exploration and testing of web APIs, helping testers and developers figure out how an API works. With Postman, you can create effective test automation for any APIs. If you want to put your knowledge of APIs to work quickly, this practical guide to using Postman will help you get started. The book provides a hands-on approach to learning the implementation and associated methodologies that will have you up and running with Postman in no time. Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts, practical examples, and self-assessment questions, this book begins by taking you through the principles of effective API testing. A combination of theory coupled with real-world examples will help you learn how to use Postman to create well-designed, documented, and tested APIs. You'll then be able to try some hands-on projects that will teach you how to add test automation to an already existing API with Postman, and guide you in using Postman to create a well-designed API from scratch. By the end of this book, you'll be able to use Postman to set up and run API tests for any API that you are working with. What you will learnFind out what is involved in effective API testingUse data-driven testing in Postman to create scalable API testsUnderstand what a well-designed API looks likeBecome well-versed with API terminology, including the different types of APIsGet to grips with performing functional and non-functional testing of an APIDiscover how to use industry standards such as OpenAPI and mocking in PostmanWho this book is for The book is for software testing professionals and software developers looking to improve product and API quality through API test automation. You will find this book useful if understand APIs and want to build your skills for creating, testing, and documenting APIs. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of JavaScript and API development.

Get to grips with the AWS Amplify framework and use it to build scalable cloud-native progressive web apps with React and cross-platform mobile apps with React Native in TypeScript Key Features: Explore the capabilities of AWS Amplify with popular app frameworks for both web and mobile app platforms Build your first cloud-native web and mobile applications using AWS Amplify Leverage AWS Amplify to design GraphQL APIs for your web and mobile applications Book Description: AWS Amplify is a modern toolkit that includes a command line interface (CLI); libraries for JS, iOS, and Android programming; UI component libraries for frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js for web development, and React Native and Flutter for mobile development. You'll begin by learning how to build AWS Amplify solutions with React and React Native with TypeScript from scratch, along with integrating it with existing solutions. This book will show you the fastest way to build a production-ready minimum viable product (MVP) within days instead of years. You'll also discover how to increase development speed without compromising on quality by adopting behavior-driven development (BDD) and Cypress for end-to-end test automation, as well as the Amplify build pipeline (DevOps or CI/CD pipeline) to ensure optimal quality throughout continuous test automation and continuous delivery. As you advance, you'll work with React to determine how to build progressive web apps (PWAs) with Amplify and React Native for cross-platform mobile apps. In addition to this, you'll find out how to set up a custom domain name for your new website and set up the AWS Amplify Admin UI for managing the content of your app effectively. By the end of this AWS book, you'll be able to build a full-stack AWS Amplify solution all by yourself. What You Will Learn: Build React and React Native apps with Amplify and TypeScript Explore pre-built Amplify UI components for rapid prototyping Add user management with Amplify authentication to your app Use Amplify GraphQL to create a blog post Discover how to upload photos to Amplify Storage Enable DevOps with the Amplify pipeline for your app Get to grips with BDD and test automation with Cypress and Cucumber Set up a custom domain name for your website and manage app content with the Amplify Admin UI Who this book is for: This book is for developers and tech companies looking to develop cloud-native products rapidly with the AWS ecosystem. Web and mobile developers with little-to-no experience in TypeScript programming will also find this book helpful. Although no prior experience with AWS or TypeScript is required, basic familiarity with modern frameworks such as React and React Native is useful.