Request handlers
Last modified: August 20, 2024
Introduction
Communication between the Mendix client and the runtime server happens through various different request handlers.
Standard Request Handlers
The following standard request handlers are used:
Name | Endpoint | Description |
---|---|---|
Resources | / |
Serves static files, such as the index.html . |
XAS | /xas |
Handles the client/runtime communication. See Communication Patterns in the Mendix Runtime for more information. |
File | /file |
Handles file uploads and downloads from the Mendix client. |
Page/Microflow URLs | /p (default) |
Handles opening pages and executing microflows that have a URL configured. The endpoint can be configured in the app settings. |
PWA Manifest | /manifest.webmanifest |
Serves the manifest file that is required for PWA applications. |
Mx Dev Tools | /mxdevtools |
Websocket endpoint that handles client logs and nanoflow debugging. Only enabled during development. |
Custom Request Handlers
Custom request handlers can be added using the com.mendix.core.Core#addRequestHandler({name of the request handler})
API call.