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)...
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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...
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...
Guide: Building and hosting a low-code REST API
REST API development can be made significantly quicker and easier with the right tools. There are many different API development tools to choose from, a low-code development tool can have your API up and running in minutes. This article covers how to build and host an...
Road Test: Traditional vs. Low-code development
Low-code development platforms enable users to automate processes, integrate software, build APIs and create applications faster and more cost-effectively. They offer a selection of pre-coded, reusable functions and services. These functions reduce the amount of...