PowerBuilder

PowerBuilder is a development tool offered by Appeon that enables the creation of Windows applications using DataWindow technology. According to the vendor, PowerBuilder is designed to cater to organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises. This versatile tool is widely used by software developers, business analysts, and IT managers across various industries such as financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Key Features

• Internet-Accessible Apps: According to the vendor, PowerBuilder allows for the rapid development of n-tier apps with a REST API middle tier, automatic recompilation of existing client/server projects for cloud deployment, and the potential replacement of aging VDI solutions.

• Modern UI & UX: PowerBuilder offers the ability to create modern experiences for client/server and cloud apps by utilizing UI themes and modern controls like RibbonBar, WebBrowser, RichTextEdit, and more.

• REST API Enablement: The vendor states that PowerBuilder makes it easy to expose business logic as REST APIs, with powerful code generation tools and .NET DataStore for REST API enablement. It also allows for the consumption of any Web API with REST-specific or generic HTTP client.

• Advanced Security: PowerBuilder offers features to secure apps, including application signing and integrity validation, strong data encryption, and support for TLS 1.3. The vendor also mentions integration with leading token technologies.

• Powerful IDE: According to the vendor, PowerBuilder includes a tabbed code editor to boost productivity, a decoupled IDE and runtime for easier development and debugging, and integration with Git/SVN and continuous integration support.

• OS & DB Compatibility: PowerBuilder ensures compatibility with the latest operating systems and provides support for various relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SAP SQL Anywhere, and more.