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A Video Introduction to SynApp2 - Web Application Generator and MVC Framework

Take the convention over configuration design paradigm to a whole new level with SynApp2. Genuinely complete web applications will simply fall out of your relational database designs. Instantly cut to the chase. Let SynApp2 handle numerous up-front development decisions and details - so you don’t have to.

Point SynApp2 to an instance of your sensibly normalized MySQL database or Oracle schema and - click - you have a web application.

Use the new customization GUI to extend and enhance your apps, taking advantage of the powerful MVC framework. Leverage sophisticated features to manage data within an orchestrated process flow.

SynApp2 has what you need to create custom tailored applications with search, browse, read, edit, add, and delete capabilities. Plus, you’ll have automatic data validation, tabular PDF reports and data export - all on your first turn.

With your applications up and running - create custom handlers for batch processing, two-phase data validation, dynamic GUI and anything else you may need.  The SynApp2 authentication and authorization facilities make quick work of mapping user access to all areas of your applications, with a very flexible, yet practical degree of granularity.

Like modern composite materials, SynApp2 is both ultra-lightweight and very strong. Use SynApp2 by itself or alongside whatever tools and technology you rely on.

SynApp2 is free and open source software.

Contact us at http://www.synapp2.org

Generate web apps that feel more like native applications than ever before. The users, who live in the applications you create, will appreciate the mouse and keyboard shortcuts that make everyday work fast and easy. Every page has a consistent flow that will quickly become an efficient and familiar rhythm.

SynApp2 is a full-fledged MVC framework for developing sophisticated solutions. Use the scaffolding, custom data validation, PDF reporting, processing and access management features to build problem solving tools for business. Tremendous savings of design and development time is not only possible – it’s automatic.

Give SynApp2 a chance to work for you. Take advantage of a professional tool for serious work.

Put the power of custom generated web applications to work. Pair up your database designs with matching software in the shortest time possible. Interactively manage data and produce tabular PDF reports with amazingly little effort.

When you need more power, custom validation and processing functions are easily integrated. You can do what you need to do. Pump out dynamic GUI elements and content, or crunch data. You can do it with SynApp2 powered web applications. Feature access is fully managed, based on user login. SynApp2 handles the details, while you focus on the mission.

SynApp2 and the generated applications work with popular browsers – even smart phones. The way applications and reports are presented on the Apple iPhone (or iPod touch) is just too cool.

If you work with databases, you’ll find value. Get moving with SynApp2 today.

- Richard

The report download/export feature is the hot news for the SynApp2 version 0.1.5 release. Combined with numerous timesaving capabilities SynApp2 automatically builds into your applications, the benefits are just too good to ignore.

Having a free open source web application generator at the tip of your finger is valuable. You can save hours of effort - over and over again. Use SynApp2 along with your database administration tools to streamline routine maintenance tasks.

Get new projects off the ground in a hurry. Don’t wait weeks or months to begin collecting and benefiting from organized data for an important project. Design a database and get application software in front of users fast - really fast. Get feedback and make changes as you go along. Put the principles of Agile Development to work.

Just do it! Download the distribution you need. Check out the release notes, install it and go.

– Richard

The release of SynApp2 version 0.1.4 is big. Lots of powerful functionality has been brought to the surface with new interactive features to manage display options and attributes of form fields and report columns. You can call upon formatting functions that are built-in, or ones you define. Records searching and beautiful tabular reports, in Adobe® PDF format and integrated with Adobe Reader®, are effortlessly produced.

SynApp2 makes for such a quick turn between a database design and a neatly tailored web application, that it’s almost hard to believe.

Take a look at SynApp2 Walk through No. 1 - Generating and using a web application. The guide presents a front to back, step-by-step example of how to apply the web application generator and then work with the completed application. It’s a must-read for developers and users of SynApp2 powered web apps.

Don’t wait any longer. Visit the downloads page to get the distribution you need. Check out the release notes, install it and go.

I’ll look forward to hearing from you.

– Richard

Educators and students can make great use of SynApp2, a software tool that lets you interactively work with even complex relational databases, just seconds after you create or alter the design. You’ll gain a valuable perspective when you can manipulate data from a web application, custom made around your design. It’s dramatically different than trying to figure out what database design is all about by struggling at a command line prompt.

SynApp2 is a must-have for IT professionals because it works hand-in-hand with your existing database tools, adding a powerful dimension to your resources.

SynApp2 does -

• More than an admin tool or file manager, by considering table relations as a cohesive whole that drives the generation of a complete application that smoothly integrates your entire database design
• Automatic creation of pages with forms used to insert, update and search records
• Validation and constraint checking with detailed feedback and management of corrective action
• Automatic production and formatting of PDF reports, joining elements from multiple tables
• Synthesis of complete, easily deployable web applications with logical page flow and navigation
• User authentication and access control over applications, forms, reports and record subsets

Everything SynApp2 does can be customized, enhanced and extended. An exceptional degree of code reuse keeps everything very small and light weight. The number of details SynApp2 handles for you is extraordinary, and that will free you to do more with less effort.

SynApp2 is free and it’s open source, so you can see how it works. There is a remarkable SQL generator that you can use to understand complex, multi-table queries. Explore the inner-workings of complete web applications that use Web 2.0 techniques with popular technologies such as (X)HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, XML and PHP. Learn about seamlessly interfacing with different database engines, such as MySQL and Oracle. If you’re teaching or learning about database design or web development, SynApp2 offers a wealth of practical patterns and techniques to study.

Routine, interactive manipulation of records is easy and natural with SynApp2. You’ll find it to be an indispensable complement to a wonderful tool like phpMyAdmin for MySQL. SynApp2 also works in harmony with, and compares favorably to, offerings supported by the Oracle Application Server environment, such as Oracle Forms and Oracle Reports. And — I’ll just go ahead and say it — SynApp2 is considerably slicker and more capable than the Application Builder that ships with Oracle Database 10g Express Edition. If you’re using any of these tools, be sure you take a look at SynApp2.

SynApp2 is safe and compatible, so you don’t have to give up anything to use it. Take moment to Download SynApp2 and get it working for you.

This latest installment of SynApp2 adds support for validation of unique records. An informative dialog box is presented whenever a key violation is detected. A few small but important issues have been fixed. Be sure you’re up to date.

Visit the downloads page to get the distribution you need. See the Support Forums for release notes.

– Richard

The 0.1.2 release of SynApp2 provides managed access control to application program elements based on username. You can quickly and easily define who has access to what. It’s simple and powerful. How much time could you save? Try it and see.

Database applications often need mechanisms for periodic processing. With SynApp2, routines are easy to set up and manage. Apply processing when and where you need it.

If you’re working with MySQL or Oracle, SynApp2 is for you.

Visit the downloads page to get the distribution you need. See the Support Forums for release notes.

– Richard

I’m pleased to announce the first update for SynApp2. Version 0.1.1 is an incremental release with several small but significant usability enhancements. Visit the downloads page to get the distribution you need. See the Support Forums for release notes.

– Richard