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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five?
Five is a rapid application development environment that helps developers build and deploy bespoke business software faster. Five is typically used to build internal tools, portals, or custom business apps. Apps developed in Five can connect to almost any data source: an integrated MySQL database, an external relational database (MySQL or MS SQL Server), or any REST API or OData endpoint. Unlike other no- or low-code environments, Five lets developers use full code (SQL, JavaScript or TypeScript) almost anywhere.
How do I start using Five?
Get started for free today. First-time users best start by joining our user community or visiting our documentation.
What can I build with Five?
Five lets developers build and deploy responsive web applications on almost any data source. Applications built with Five are typically custom business applications for internal or external users.
What is a developer and what is an end-user?
A developer works inside the development environment and is in charge of building an application for end-users. End-users are users of the application that is developed and deployed in Five. For example, if you are building a custom inventory management system, you are the developer. Your end-users are the people using the inventory management system.
Can I upgrade my plan to include more developers?
Yes, if you require more resources and seats, you can upgrade to a higher tier. Learn more here.
I’m new to coding. Is Five the right development environment for me?
To use Five effectively, it is best to have a basic understanding of relational databases, SQL, and JavaScript. Simple applications can be built almost entirely without writing code, but for more advanced features a good understanding of web development certainly helps!
Do you have examples of use cases?
Yes: you can check out our use cases and case studies right here. Five is an excellent tool for building custom online database applications.
Is my application’s data commingled with data by other developers building applications with Five?
No. Production databases are independent and isolated from each other to ensure data security.
How does Five deploy applications?
Five deploys containerized applications on the cloud. Containers are orchestrated by Kubernetes. This means that:
- You don’t need to worry about the deployment, upgrades, or maintenance of your application, and can focus on developing the application.
- You don’t need to learn specific cloud skills or implement complex deployment technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, or on the cloud. Five handles everything for you.
- End-user applications are deployed with a single click to development, testing, or production.
The entire deployment process is automated by Five.
Where is my data stored and is it encrypted?
Applications built with Five store production data on the cloud. All data stored in Five is encrypted at rest and in transit. Enterprise clients can further select RDS to set up, operate, and scale their MySQL database on the cloud.
Who owns the intellectual property of my application and application data?
You do. The basic rule is that you own your application and your application data. This includes the design of your application and the data that your users upload using the application (pursuant to your own agreement with them, of course). Five owns the intellectual property of its development environment. This is similar to Microsoft owning Microsoft Word, but not the books written with it.
How do I cancel my subscription?
To cancel, please send an email to accounts@five.co.
