What is Mendix?
Mendix is a low-code application development platform that enables users to quickly and efficiently build web and mobile applications with minimal manual coding. It is designed to accelerate digital transformation by empowering both professional developers and business users (citizen developers) through a visual interface, drag-and-drop components, and reusable templates.
This platform also supports agile development with its integrated project management tools. From sprint planning to continuous iteration and deployment, Mendix provides a collaborative environment that enhances software development efficiency and quality.
Steps to Create an Application from an Excel File
1. Prepare Excel Data
Before starting, prepare the Excel file with a proper data structure. Below are the required sheets:
Category Sheet: Contains a list of categories.
Author Sheet: Contains author data.
Publisher Sheet: Contains publisher information.
Catalog Sheet: Contains main catalog data, such as book titles, categories, authors, publishers, and publication years.
Ensure all data is well-organized to simplify the import process into Mendix.
2. Create a New Application in Mendix Studio Pro
Follow these steps to create an application:
Create a New Application
- Select the [Start from spreadsheet] option.
- Enter the application name as needed.
- Click [Create app].
Import the Excel File
- Drag and drop the prepared Excel file, or browse for the file using the file selector.
- Leave the settings as they are and click [Import Data] to process the data.
3. Update the Catalog Page
Once the data is successfully imported, you can update the catalog page to display additional information:
Open the "Katalog_Overview" page.
Add new columns in the DataGrid for the following attributes:
Author:
Attribute: MyFirstModule.Katalog_Penulis / MyFirstModule.Penulis / MyFirstModule.Penulis.Penulis.
Caption: Author.
Publisher:
Attribute: MyFirstModule.Katalog_Penerbit / MyFirstModule.Penerbit / MyFirstModule.Penerbit.Penerbit.
Caption: Publisher.
Category:
Attribute: MyFirstModule.Katalog_Kategori / MyFirstModule.Kategori / MyFirstModule.Kategori.Kategori.
Caption: Category.
Arrange the column order in the table as follows: Title, Category, Author, Publisher, Publication Year, and other custom content as required.
4. Test the Application
After completing all configurations:
Run the application using the Run application feature.
Test the application to ensure all data and functionalities are working as expected.
Benefits of Using Mendix
Time Efficiency: The low-code features allow applications to be developed quickly.
Team Collaboration: Mendix supports collaboration between developers and business users.
Easy Integration: Data from Excel can be imported and utilized directly in the application.
By following these steps, you can leverage the power of Mendix to transform Excel data into a functional application quickly and effortlessly. Happy developing!
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