Future-oriented programming, as a developer, it is necessary to understand what is iVX

I. Introduction

When I was researching the front-end recently, I wondered if there is a programming tool that can automatically generate code, like the WindowBuilder of Eclipse and the JFormDesinger of IDEA that I used before, including the WinForm and WPF of the C# platform, which can directly drag and drop to generate the interface code. It is very convenient to use. If you think about it carefully, isn't the essence of the front end just the interface? Hasn't there been a tool that can directly drag and drop to generate code on the front end? Why doesn't a style of this kind of drag-and-drop generation interface on the windows platform develop in the front end? There are even very few developers of the corresponding tools?

Traditional low-code generation platforms:

By chance, I found a graphics general-purpose code-free programming platform - iVX , iVX is similar to a new programming language, the previous programming language, will not be designed with the IDE, will not consider how to develop applications, more consideration The emphasis is on language flexibility and code efficiency, as well as compatibility and interface with the underlying system, etc.; iVX is the opposite, starting from the entire product design, integrating IDE design and language design, oriented to application development and Designed for code generation, how convenient it is (not how flexible it is).

iVX zero-code visual development platform:

2. What is a traditional low-code platform and the limitations and functions of traditional platforms

1. What is a traditional low-code platform

Personally, I think traditional low-code platforms are just a way of software development that simplifies the application development process by providing tools such as visual interfaces, drag-and-drop components, and templates, enabling developers to quickly build and deploy custom web and mobile applications , without writing a lot of code.

However, this traditional low-code platform is usually customized for enterprises, and a "runtime" needs to be installed to configure the application system. Once selected, it is locked on this platform. In contrast, a system that generates full-stack code such as iVX is more flexible and useful because it generates reusable code that enables developers to build and deploy applications more efficiently.

2. Limitations of traditional platforms

• Traditional low-code platforms may not be suitable for pure algorithm development scenarios, because the algorithm itself is the expression of mathematics through computer language and cannot be compressed. For mature and complex system development in professional fields, such as 3D large-scale MMOPRG games, Matlab
  Labview and other equipment simulations, although low-code is not impossible, the development cost of the entire system may be relatively high.

• In addition, basically all can be developed with low code, especially various business systems, various management systems, etc. Now some advanced low-code platforms, especially those with front-end and back-end code generation like iVX, are definitely much faster than your manual development, and what you can do is basically no problem. Also, the generated code is of such high quality that it doesn't even require a single line of code.

3. Why are programmers and technical managers less likely to embrace "low-code" platforms?

1. The characteristics of low code

Low-code platforms typically have the following characteristics:

• The first point is that most low-code platforms are an internal development framework customized for enterprises. When they are running, they are installed in the enterprise as a whole and belong to enterprise services; (there is also a pure SaaS one, which is more difficult to promote in China and will not be discussed here. .)

• The second point is that most applications still need code development, but the amount of code may be less; however, the developed applications can only run in the "runtime" environment for life, and cannot be exported for independent deployment.

2. Why are programmers and technology managers less likely to embrace "low-code" platforms?

• 不安全（锁定特性）: Most low-code platforms are actually customized products for enterprises and cannot generate code. Once you choose a certain platform, you are basically betting your life and wealth. Existing running business. There are hundreds of similar low-code platforms in China, all of which are basically homogeneous competition, so the risks are extremely high, and technical managers dare not use them.

• 不信任: Programmers only trust "code", even automatically generated code is acceptable. If code cannot be generated, this will conflict with the basic "cognition" of programmers, and it will also prevent programmers from further participating in the construction of low-code platforms. A system that cannot generate complete code and cannot be exported for compilation/debugging/running is unacceptable in the eyes of a programmer.

4. No-code programming platform - iVX explanation

1. What is a no-code programming platform - iVX

1. iVX is the first graphical general-purpose no-code programming platform, which allows users to design and develop applications through a visual interface without writing any code. Users can create applications using iVX's online integrated development environment, which provides various components and tools to help users build applications and realize their functions.

2. iVX provides a "one-stop" cloud resource, which can easily realize one-stop R&D, one-stop deployment and one-stop maintenance. It supports various operating systems, including WebApp, native WeChat applets, native WeChat games, etc., as well as packaging services for various applets and native applications.

3. The programming language of iVX is zero-code, so users do not need to have programming experience. It provides an easy-to-understand and use visual programming interface, allowing users to easily build applications and realize their functions. iVX also provides an IDE integrated development environment, including compiler and debugger, to help users write code, debug and test during the development process.

ivx development history

2. Advantages of ivx

1. Different from all low-code/no-code: iVX can automatically generate "full-stack code" through visual operations, the front-end can choose: vue or react, the background can choose Java or node.js, and automatically generate database-related code; and the code Strong readability, can be used for secondary code editing and compilation; (compared with almost all "runtime" low-code platforms, mendix outsystems powerplatforms, and many domestic low-code platforms for domestic runtimes, it has obvious advantages)

2. Due to the ability to generate full-stack code, iVX is very popular among programmers; at the same time, iVX can integrate various existing code capabilities in the IDE window, such as supporting CSS, JS functions, SQL language custom components, importing front-ends such as vue/react Components import Java/JS/Android/Python SDK, which can be used well with existing systems and codes;

3. The iVX platform invented a brand-new development method (drag and drop to configure component properties and event panels), which greatly reduces the learning threshold of programming (1 to 2 weeks for students with programming foundation, 1 to 2 months for students without programming foundation at all) can learn and master conventional application development); at the same time, iVX can greatly improve development efficiency, through multi-level component abstraction and efficient "event operation panel", each effective operation generates an average of 500 to 600 lines of code; at the same time, let The operation and maintenance of the product has also become easier;

4. iVX is developed in Chinese (IDE, documentation and teaching are all in Chinese), supports domestic systems/chips/databases, and supports Xinchuang’s full set of products;

5. The threshold for iVX development is extremely high, and the team has been dedicated to research for 17 years, with painstaking efforts; most of the team are returned overseas scholars and graduate students from prestigious universities, as well as algorithm experts in this field;

3. The difference between iVX programming language and traditional programming language design

The difference between iVX and other low-code platforms can be clearly stated in one sentence: what iVX does is "development mode", drag and drop to generate full-stack code; other low-code platforms do "runtime", configure and generate applications.

iVX integrates common solutions in Internet applications into the components, properties, functions and configurations of the platform, and developers can even use them in many places without feeling. In contrast, using iVX can avoid a lot of document learning and technical problems, because these details have already been resolved. Therefore, using iVX can quickly develop applications, just like directly using "predecessors' achievements".

In addition, the idea of ​​iVX is "everything is a component", which requires developers to operate as little as possible manually, but through encapsulation and abstraction, hundreds of lines of code can be generated with one click or configuration, thus saving a lot of time in operation .

In the traditional development model, developers often spend a lot of energy solving technical problems, while product managers have limited understanding of technology, which leads to many challenges in communication and management. Even if the function seems to be realized, the logic is chaotic and the structure is bloated, which leads to frequent problems in the long-term use of the system.

To a certain extent, iVX has changed the focus of developers, making it more focused on "business logic implementation", "whether the entire product or system architecture is reasonable", and "end user experience". This allows developers to devote more energy to the optimization of user experience and logic architecture without paying too much attention to technical details. At the same time, iVX also eliminates the technical barriers between product managers and developers, making it easy for product managers to master and use iVX. It reduces the interference of technical details, improves development efficiency and quality, and strengthens the collaboration and communication between product managers and development teams.

Five. Summary

iVX is a brand-new programming platform that helps users design and develop applications through a visual interface without writing any code. It provides an online integrated development environment containing various components and tools that enable users to easily build and implement application functions. Compared with traditional low-code platforms, iVX is more flexible and efficient, generating reusable code, improving developer productivity and ease of application deployment.

I believe that in the future, iVX is expected to play a greater role in areas such as mobile applications, intelligent applications, and digital transformation. By combining with artificial intelligence technology, iVX will simplify the development process of intelligent applications, enabling developers to develop and deploy related applications more conveniently. At the same time, with the popularization and rapid development of the mobile Internet, iVX will help more individuals and enterprises quickly build mobile applications to meet market demand.