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Definition

DeXgine is a model-based, low-code platform that simplifies and accelerates the development lifecycle for SQL database applications by automating code generation and execution.

Applications developed with deXgine have a 3-tier Architecture, allowing for deployment on multiple configurations, from single-user to complex network structures.

Focus

It is a common observation in software development, particularly for database-centric applications, that up to 90% of the effort in building a typical database application is spent on tedious data entry and retrieval tasks, leaving only 10-15% for the truly valuable computational logic.

DeXgine revolutionizes this process by automating the vast majority of data entry and retrieval, freeing up developers to focus on the critical 10-15% – your core business logic.

This efficiency translates into significant business advantages, including:

  • Enhanced Business Agility:
    Traditional development buries critical business logic within complex code, making it difficult to understand and maintain, even for the original developers. DeXgine changes this by representing the business logic directly in the data model. This empowers business analysts and designers, who understand the domain, to directly access, manage, and maintain this logic, greatly improving agility and reducing dependence on specialized programmers.
  • Optimized Resource Allocation:
    DeXgine minimizes the need for developers to spend time on routine coding tasks. This allows them to focus on high-value activities like developing complex computations, integrating with other systems, and innovating – ultimately maximizing their impact on the business.

How does it work

DeXgine accelerates application development by working directly from a model. Define your application's structure and behavior visually, and DeXgine's runtime instantly generates and executes the underlying code.

You start with a predefined application model, that incorporates technical and bussiness functionalities, and build on top of it.

DeXgine streamlines the creation of CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) functionality for new modules.

DeXgine handles both front-end and back-end logic, making it a "full-stack" equivalent in the low-code world.

It offeres a visual, drag-and-drop, or WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) approach to development, where you build the application's logic and interface directly within the application's UI itself. In the same time it allows you to easily modify the generated forms, add validations, calculations, and integrate with other systems.

  • Automatic UI Generation:
    The platform automatically generates forms and views for creating, reading, updating, and deleting data based on your data model. This saves you from having to design these interfaces from scratch
  • API Generation:
    You can generate RESTful APIs (XML, JSON) for your data models. This allows you to easily integrate with other applications or services.
  • Workflow Automation:
    Using module or field level events, you can define workflows or processes associated with data changes. For example, when a record is updated, it might trigger an approval process or send notifications.

The "Spaghetti Code" Problem

Every programmer has their own style, which leads to inconsistent code that is difficult to maintain in the long run.

An application that initially has a core of "smart" code (eg. team allocation algorithm) can turn into a monster with hundreds of thousands of lines of repetitive and hard-to-understand code. This happens because, often, new functionalities (CRUD for various business objects) are added by copying and modifying existing code, without a clear architecture and separation of responsibilities.

The consequences are numerous

  • Difficulty understanding the code:
    A new programmer (or even the original one, after some time) will have difficulty understanding how various parts of the application work, especially those added later.
  • Increased number of bugs:
    The more complex and inconsistent the code, the higher the probability of introducing new bugs with each modification.
  • High maintenance costs:
    Fixing bugs and adding new functionalities become increasingly expensive and time-consuming.
  • Hindered application evolution:
    It becomes difficult to add new functionalities or modernize the application, because the risk of introducing bugs and destabilizing the existing code is very high.

Why does this happen?

  • Lack of a clear architecture:
    Many projects start without careful planning of the architecture, and as they grow, they become increasingly difficult to manage.
  • Time pressure:
    Often, programmers are under time pressure to deliver new functionalities and resort to quick solutions, which in the long run prove to be problematic.
  • Lack of standardization:
    If there are no clear coding and architecture standards, each programmer will work in their own style, which will lead to inconsistent code.

Dexgine as a Solution

With Dexgine, you are solving this problem by eliminating repetitive code and providing a platform that facilitates the development of data manipulation applications.

The benefits of such an approach are obvious:

  • Reduction in code volume:
    By automatically generating code for CRUD operations, thousands of lines of repetitive code are eliminated.
  • Improved code quality:
    The automatically generated code is consistent and adheres to certain standards, which reduces the probability of introducing bugs.
  • Accelerated development:
    Application development becomes faster, as programmers can focus on the specific logic of the application, not on implementing basic operations.
  • Easier maintenance:
    The code is easier to understand and modify, which reduces long-term maintenance costs.