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Introducing Linx v6
Seven years ago, we announced Linx 5, a release specifically designed to modernise and commercialise an internal tool we had been using with our enterprise customers for the previous 15 years. By all accounts, Linx 5 was a huge success with our customers and partners....
RealWorld API: How to build it in low-code
RealWorld is a popular open-source project known as the mother of all demo apps. It is an exact clone of Medium.com (called Conduit) and can be built using any front-end and back-end. This article will share the journey to replicating the RealWorld REST API (Conduit)...
GraphQL vs REST – an API showdown
REST and (the newer) GraphQL APIs are the core technologies behind most of today's integrations. These APIs allow external developers to tap into the major platforms' functionality and build their custom functionality to suit their needs. The fundamental difference is...
Connect and consume: Master the art of consuming REST APIs
APIs are created so that users can use them as a bridge to connect to applications and services. Thousands of APIs are available for consumption, and each API is unique. But it’s really easy to consume APIs to extend the capabilities of your Linx solutions, even...
No connectors? No problem!
Systems often need to talk to each other. You may need to access or share data, use and share functionality and integrate the two applications. Finding a connector for each individual application can be challenging. Luckily, the solution is easier than you might...
Nielsen’s “Match between system and the real world”
The problem is there are no simple “right” answers for most Web design questions (at least not for the important ones). What works is good, integrated design that fills a need — carefully thought out, well executed, and tested. — Steve Krug One of the difficult things...
Linx embraces GraphQL
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA August 2021Linx, a low-code development platform, announced the addition of a new GraphQL plugin this week. The new plugin enables developers to employ GraphQL APIs as part of their low-code solutions. The new GraphQL plugin makes integrating...
Workflow meets low-code
We recently discovered open-source workflow engine Camunda after one of our customers mentioned using it with our low-code tool. After looking through Camunda’s documentation, I realized it could be a perfect partner for Linx. Workflow (or Business Process...
Building a server-side application for the secure generation and storage of access tokens
Building a server-side application to manage the secure generation, storage and retrieval of access tokens, with Linx (a low-code platform) View on Github Before the final idea came to mind, I was implementing the following design to generate the access...
How does the Linx REST Service perform under load?
We recently ran load tests for the Linx Host Service. In these tests, the CPU load and memory were monitored under heavy load to provide better insights into how the REST API Request Limits perform for the different virtual machines (Azure B-Series) that run Linx....