- Get Started with Native Mobile
A how-to for creating a native mobile Mendix app and viewing it on a mobile device.
Native Mobile
Last modified: August 30, 2023
1 Introduction
As of Mendix 8, it is possible to build fully native mobile apps. Native mobile apps differ from hybrid apps in that they do not render inside a web view. Instead, they use native UI elements. This enables fast performance, smooth animations, like swipe gestures, and improved access to all native device capabilities.
You build Mendix native mobile apps the same way you build web or hybrid apps. You can use familiar elements such as pages, widgets, nanoflows, JavaScript actions, and microflows to put together your app. However, there are some differences between building native apps and hybrid apps. For example, the set of available widgets (and their properties) is slightly different. In addition, native styling is based on JavaScript instead of SASS/CSS.
2 Documents in This Section
- Build Native Apps
Tutorials for building native mobile apps.
- Implement Native Mobile Styling
General information for native styling in Mendix.
- Implement Best Practices for Native Mobile App UI
This document teaches you how to build a native mobile app’s UI.
- Add Fonts to Your Native Mobile App
This how-to teaches you how to enrich the design of your native mobile app with custom fonts.
- Use Notifications
Tutorials for configuring push and local notifications.
- Release Over the Air Updates with App Center's CodePush
A tutorial for pushing over the air updates (OTA) using App Center’s CodePush.
- Set Up Deep Links in Native Mobile Apps
Connect URLs to your native mobile app by adding a deep link.
- Set Up Maps in Native Mobile Apps
This guide teaches you how to set up native mobile maps capabilities for Android and Apple devices.
- Troubleshoot Common Native Mobile Issues
Troubleshoot common issues associated with building and running native mobile apps.