Item: GeneXus
Rating: 9
Author: Jorge Fay

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It is used for some specific projects:

1. Development of transactional service platforms.

2. Presentation of integrated information from differents platforms.

3. Apps and Prototypes

4. Integrate SAP with other platforms.

5. Open in Google Translate

Pros and Cons

Development of prototypes or functionalities quickly and safely.
Management of the production cycle in a controlled and fast way.
Low and controlled maintenance times.
Low times to integrate new human resources to the project.
Low learning curve.

Update and improve documentation.
Improve support response times.
Update or provide more examples of use.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Visual Studio Code, Android Studio and iOS

GeneXus allows you to generate code on these platforms. GeneXus allows you to double and even quadruple the times to write code to carry out similar times and in a more intuitive way.

The reason for the rating varies a lot according to the problem to be solved. In some cases the response time is good and other times it is extended, without a clear reason why. Other times the error appears in the documentation that is obsolete or outdated.

Usability

Usability of the tool by a developer who is well trained in the use of GeneXus and with good judgment is excellent. It allows them to know good practices in the generation of code for the database as well as for the backend and the frontend. It allows us to achieve better standardization within the development team and to present solutions and solve complex problems in a very simple way.

Key Insights

Do you think GeneXus delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with GeneXus's feature set?

Yes

Did GeneXus live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of GeneXus go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy GeneXus again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

If the project has transactional implications with web interfaces and apps, and in addition, must be integrated with other platforms through APIs, GeneXus is the best option. If the project has to do with using or creating calculation programs, with interactions with a large volume of data, with strong handling of the graphic interface, or for games, GeneXus it is not recommended.

GeneXus, an excellent platform, with the best growth over time.

Overall Satisfaction with GeneXus