eXpressApp Simple Project Manager Demo

In this guide we will use eXpressApp Framework (XAF) to create a simple project management application for Windows and the Web without writing a line of platform-specific code. We will create a set of business classes that will automatically be connected to the same database with tables that are automatically generated. The user interface will include "Create-Read-Update-Delete" (CRUD) forms, navigation and menus. Later in this guide, you will be introduced to some built-in XAF features such as data validation, conditional highlighting and file attachments. At the end of the guide, you will see how to make specific UI modifications including changing layout, navigation structure and assigning images for both platforms. Follow the step-by-step instructions given here and you will learn the basic principles behind XAF and try using the major of XAF capabilities.


Create Business Applications for Both Desktop and the Web

XAF comes with built-in solution templates that allow you to create solutions for both Desktop and the Web with a single click. This template contemplates a well architected application and creates a database that stays aligned to your business functionality.



Stunning Applications Built Quickly

Creating the user interface for applications can be a time-consuming task. With XAF, the UI is dynamically created based on the objects you create. Additionally, XAF will manage the database in order to create, modify and update the database based on your business objects as well. This approach will save you valuable time in your development projects.



Prebuilt Libraries to Save Your Time

XAF provides a comprehensive collection of built-in modules to enable you to quickly assemble your applications. XAF modules are similar to reusable VB and C# controls. We'll show you how to radically simplify building an application with our libraries.


An Extensible Framework

A great framework needs to be designed to change to meet the needs of its customers. XAF is no exception. We will show you how XAF enables both platform-agnostic and platform-specific customizations.

If you want to learn more about XAF, try XAF demos, visit the XAF home page or refer to the XAF Tutorial in our documentation.

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