AuraQ Knowledge Hub

Discover several useful features and capabilities within Mendix Studio Pro that aren’t always highlighted in the standard learning paths.

Artificial Intelligence has become an important part of low-code applications for both end users and developers, with frequent advancements in using AI during development.

As Mendix applications grow in complexity and functionality, maintaining strong performance becomes increasingly important.

Wanting to style out your Mendix apps? Episode 1 of our Mendix Intermediate Series talks you through the Mendix Atlas UI Kit and demonstrates how to extend what is pre-built in Mendix to make your apps pop!

Business Analyst is one of the most diverse roles in IT and plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology and people.

The need for digitalisation has never been so apparent, and the manufacturing industry has seen major disruption in recent years.

Learn how microflows are used to define and execute business logic in Mendix applications.

Low-code development has been gaining prominence amidst emerging technological solutions.

Episode 3 of the Mendix Fundamentals series explains how security rules can support secure application development.

Episode 2 of the Mendix Fundamentals series focuses on creating pages and an engaging application interface.

Episode 1 of the Mendix Fundamentals series introduces app modelling, entities, associations and domain models.

In recent years, the digital sector has been transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). With tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E, public access to AI resources is at an all-time high.

An exploration of Git and SVN differences and how developers use Git version control in Mendix applications.

Ever wondered what it takes to reach Mendix Expert level? The Expert certification process is quite different from the other certifications (Rapid, Intermediate and Advanced) and is not only proof of a Mendix developers knowledge, but it also confirms their expertise, proves that they have applied…

A look at vital cyber security principles and how Mendix supports applications in achieving them.

As part of my Maths course at University, I studied some modules in which we used traditional programming. With some exposure to programming languages, I had an awareness of software development, but low-code application development wasn’t something I had heard of before joining AuraQ.

Before I speak to customers about their technology requirements, my first question is: “What are you trying to achieve as a company?” A quick look at their annual report and the evidence is clear to see – since corporate strategic objectives are set by the board and published to the markets.

Fundamentally, what I enjoy is the process of developing software and the satisfaction of delivering high-quality products.

MxHacks was back for 2022! The biggest low-code hackathon in the world took place in Boston, London, Rotterdam, and Singapore (and remotely from undisclosed hacker hideouts) on September 23rd and 24th with over 400 teams taking part globally.

Five common myths about low-code development are examined and dispelled.

When we talk about the culture of a company, we tend to define it by very ‘human’ concepts – the HR policies, dress code and even the colours used in the company branding. The systems, software and processes we use all feel cold and mechanical, so the impact they have on culture is often overlooked.

Ranked as a top-10 broker by Lloyd’s, and with 900 staff in locations across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America, Corant Global is an established leader in insurance.

I’ve worked in roles sat between developers and clients for the best part of 25 years. In this time, I’ve experienced the vast frustrations felt on both sides of the fence when both developing and /or buying software.

Universally, there has been a rapid increase in the speed in which insurers are implementing digital agendas.

I like Excel…I mean I’m one of those weird people who really likes Excel. I have used it to do everything from building Tetris to creating tools which support business critical processes in FTSE100 companies…

Having used the Mendix low-code platform for several years now, there have been many projects which could have benefited from workflow logic so I was very excited for the release of the Mendix workflow editor in version 9!

An exploration of citizen development, agile delivery and where citizen developers can create value.

A review of the flexibility, functionality and settings available in Mendix Data Grid 2.

Mendix 9 is now released and comes with lots of amazing new features to make Mendix Makers more productive.

Using Handlebars.java to create semantic dynamic string templates in Mendix with repeating sections, conditions and formatting.

This month, AuraQ celebrates 25 years in business!!! We've not been able to mark this milestone as we'd of wished but we would like to thank all of our clients, partners and employees for all of their support over the years. We look forward to another 25 years in business!

Make a mistake, write it down, memorise it, don’t make it again...

AuraQ retained ISO 27001 certification following its annual information security audit.

Question: What do you get when you mix an age where cyber crime is at an all-time high with a period where millions of people are having to work remotely from home due to a worldwide pandemic?

When you get to work on your first Mendix project, an important part to consider is how you move applications between environments for the first time and the initial setup that may need to be done to configuration data.

Mendix World 2020 went virtual. The largest global low-code event of the year took place online and if you missed it, it's now all available on-demand!

You know how it goes; it is a story as old as time itself. You design the most beautiful Mendix app, with an amazing dashboard, with lovely form pages, and the UI is on brand. The customer is calling you a UX genesis.

Whatever type of organisation is implementing computer software, ensuring that the application developed is of the highest quality is of paramount importance.

Seven ways organisations can focus their robotic process automation programmes on measurable value.

ISO 9001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system, AuraQ uses this standard to demonstrate our ability to consistently provide products and services that meet these client and regulatory requirements.

Mendix is a low-code software development environment that allows users to rapidly produce applications for the business.

On March 9 th , AuraQ hosted our first Shine for ShelterBox dinner at our offices in Malvern.

AuraQ presented at the Mendix Maker Meetup in October where our Technical Director, Iain Lindsay, introduced Model SDK.

Every modern website and application built has to be as inclusive and accessible for as many people as possible. This must be in any designers mind when developing a website or application.

In this quick tutorial, our Head of Digital, Arthur Goujon, is showing how to use Mendix to build an animated login page with slow-motion rain.

How SUEZ used rapid low-code application development to digitise end-to-end service delivery.

Following on from our success at Mendix World, AuraQ is thrilled to have come second in MXHacks UK.

How 2 Sisters Food Group began automating shared-services processes using RPA and low-code.

I have been supporting Mendix applications for more than two years and application downtime caused by mismanaged Mendix objects, is one of the biggest problems we face when ensuring Mendix applications continue to run in an efficient and stable manner.

AuraQ was a platinum sponsor of Mendix World 2019 , an event which brought together business and IT leaders to discuss and showcase key trends in low-code application development.

The AuraQ team is extremely proud to have won MxHacks, the Mendix World Hackathon which took place in Rotterdam on April 15th! Kicking off Mendix World 2019, 32 teams and over 120 people were competing in what was described as “the largest low-code hackathon in the world”.

A look at transforming how data is exchanged with suppliers and subcontractors.

Recently, we’ve been working with maps and location data and required the use of some distance calculations. These were particularly useful for determining the closest destination/s from a list to a single origin and helping with planning and optimising routes between locations.

On November 28th, AuraQ and Automation Anywhere hosted a complimentary evening round-table session with senior professionals and RPA mentors to discuss how robotics is evolving, the future of RPA and the steps you can put in place to prepare for transformation.

AuraQ announced a partnership with Automation Anywhere to deliver enterprise robotic process automation solutions.

An example of identifying and refactoring a poorly optimised Mendix database query.

In this webinar, we explore how shared service centres (SSCs) are adapting, through the use of automation and new technology choices, to drive cost reductions and increase process efficiency.

A guide to exposing and consuming an OData feed using Mendix.

How to create meaningful feedback and turn it into stories for future agile development sprints.

AuraQ proudly sponsored Mendix on Tour at Code Node in London on 13th March 2018.

29th January 2018, Malvern, UK - Partnering with Mendix since 2014, AuraQ has grown to become a leading Mendix implementation partner in the UK.

In this webinar , we discuss five essential steps which will help your organisation successfully implement emerging technologies.

AuraQ sponsored Mendix on Tour at CodeNode in London on 20th June 2017. To survive and thrive, digital transformation is top-of-mind for any modern enterprise.

On the 9th June 2017, AuraQ took part in the Longest Day Golfing Challenge, a fundraising event set up by Macmillan Cancer.

Mendix Applications databases can contain large amounts of valuable information, and so it is important that care is taken when retrieving data from them.

AuraQ is thrilled to have passed our ISO 9001:2015 audit with flying colours, maintaining our registration with no major or minor conformities.

Have you ever scanned a document into your phone and uploaded it to Dropbox? How often do you log in to a web service via Facebook to save having to create a new account?

An introduction to Mendix from a developer moving from BPM tools into low-code application development.

We are thrilled to have just been confirmed as the winner of the 2015 Mendix UK Delivery Excellence Award. The award recognises our consistent and successful delivery of Mendix applications for clients across the UK. A huge well done to our team of Mendix developers and system integrators!!

Effectively using robotic process automation to improve efficiency and agility for insurers As digital reshapes industry dynamics the key challenge facing insurers is how do you meet rising customer expectations whilst also reducing costs and improving efficiency?

AuraQ is thrilled to be a gold sponsor of Mendix World 2016. The event, taking place on the 7th & 8th June in Rotterdam, is a must-attend event for anyone serious about digital innovation.

AuraQ was proud to sponsor the Mendix on Tour event that took place in Manchester on the 15th March.

AuraQ are thrilled to have once again passed our annual ISO 9001:2008 audit, maintaining our registration with no minor or major conformities.

AuraQ and Mendix are thrilled to have won gold in the 2015 UK app design awards business operations category.

25th March 2015, Malvern, UK - AuraQ, a professional services provider specialising in business performance optimisation and systems integration, today announced that it has partnered with Mendix, the enterprise app platform as a service (aPaaS) company, to rapidly deliver integrated web and mobile…