Implement a Solution
Last modified: November 4, 2024
Introduction
This page provides information and guidance on how to set up and upgrade a solution.
Solution Lifecycle
This image presents the typical solution lifecycle:
There are three main stages a solution goes through during its lifecycle:
- Build – This stage is performed by an ISV, who creates a solution and releases new versions with improvements. Mendix recommends releasing a new solution version along with a Studio Pro LTS release.
- Implement – At this stage, the solution is adapted to fit a specific customer’s needs. This can be done by the ISV, an implementation partner, or the customer themselves.
- Consume – This stage is the actual production use of the application by the customer.
Implementation
As the Build stage is an iterative process, a new version is periodically released by the ISV. In the Implement stage, the implementer needs to incorporate the changes from this new version into the current implementation.
To be able to implement, you must set up the solution in the proper way to enable future upgrades to new versions provided by the ISV. For more information, see Set Up a Solution.
For details on the upgrade procedure for a solution that has been set up correctly, see Upgrade a Solution.