Mendix Studio Pro Migration for a Leading Mining & Metal Company in Europe

Mendix Studio Pro

WHAT WAS THE CHALLENGE?

A top European mining and metal company managing over 35 Mendix applications needed a structured upgrade across three Mendix versions to ensure

Mendix migration challenges
Long-term maintainability
Improved UI consistency
Mobile readiness
Security and modular compatibility

Key challenges included

Complex migration effort across 35+ apps

Poor CSS structure and folder hierarchy

Deprecated Java actions across codebase

Missing documentation for the custom Starter Kit

UI inconsistency due to legacy design standards.

Reasons for upgrading Mendix applications

Why the Upgrade Was Necessary

To future-proof their digital environment and support scalable app development, the client required:

✦ Migration from Mendix 7 → 8 → 9

✦ Full Atlas 2 design system adoption

✦ Mobile and tablet compatibility

✦ Security-compliant app store modules

✦ Upgrade readiness for Mendix 10

Tools & Technologies Used

Mendix
VS Code
Subversion
Postgresql
Scope of migrating 35+ Mendix applications

Migration Scope and Activities

✦ Apps Migrated : 35+

✦ Migration Path : Mendix 7 → 8 → 9

✦ Design Upgrade : Atlas 2

✦ Mobile-Ready : Enabled across devices

✦ App Store Modules : Updated and secured

Effort Breakdown (by Activity)

  • ✦ 30%: CSS Refactoring & Folder Structuring
  • ✦ 20%: Migration Documentation
  • ✦ 20%: Atlas 2 Upgrade
  • ✦ 15%: Java Action Fixes
  • ✦ 15%: App Store Module Updates

Best Practices Implemented

  • ✦ Structured folder hierarchy across all apps
  • ✦ Comments and standards in custom CSS (for Mendix versions 8 → 9)
  • ✦ Full version control and rollback enabled
  • ✦ Comprehensive migration and technical documentation
  • ✦ Developer best practices guide created

A Future-Ready Application Landscape
for Digital Mining Operations

✦ All apps aligned with digital roadmap and UI standards

✦ Seamless performance across mobile and tablet

✦ Centralized, well-documented Starter Kit

✦ Security-compliant app store modules

✦ High reusability for future Mendix 10

A Future-Ready Application Landscape
Business Impact

Business Impact

✦ Digital roadmap successfully aligned

✦ Starter Kit quality significantly improved

✦ Mobile-first capability enabled across apps

✦ Developer onboarding and support enhanced

✦ Upgrade reusability established for long-term value

Is Your Mendix Landscape Upgrade-Ready?

If your applications still run on outdated Mendix versions or inconsistent UI frameworks, this is the right time to modernize.

01

Eliminate technical debt

by upgrading old Mendix versions, deprecated modules, and legacy Java actions.

02

Standardize UI & performance

with a unified design system, optimized CSS, and mobile-ready interfaces.

03

Accelerate future upgrades

through reusable components, clear documentation, and a stable Starter Kit aligned with Mendix best practices.