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A simple trick I use to validate any full-stack framework is "Can I build an ERP system with this framework" ?

It's not perfect, but ERP systems have everything that modern apps do

#1 authentication

#2 role based authorizations

#3 Data entry forms

#4 Pages to show information from data

#5 Reports

How well does this one fit to that benchmark?



This is an excellent framework to validate a low-code/ full-stack frameworks as ERPs are complex beasts. I would like to also add( especially for opensource low-code frameworks ):

#6 Can it generate pdf and excel reports

#7 Does it support scheduled jobs/tasks

#8 Can you choose to execute logic in the backend ( this does not seem to be the case for retool etc which only support frontend js )

#9 Can I extend with my own js, css and backend libraries

#10 Is it horizontally scalable and stateless

#11 Drag and drop ui builder that is not hard-coded to a single css framework and that generates code that can be modified.

I have not yet found any low-code framework that fits into these benchmarks


Check Dronahq.com it does most of the things you highlighted

1) frontend app building (responsive) 2) backend logic builder with automation and BPM 3) pdf gen 4) add your own js, build your own controls

Disclaimer - I work at DronHQ


What are your top frameworks that satisfy all of these (assuming developer productivity is a factor)?




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