In which scenarios would a developer use Mendix's built-in templates?

Using Mendix's built-in templates is particularly advantageous when developers need to quickly prototype or develop standard functionalities. These templates offer pre-designed components and workflows that significantly reduce development time and effort. By leveraging these templates, developers can focus on customizing their application rather than building fundamental frameworks from scratch.

The built-in templates facilitate rapid application development, allowing teams to iterate quickly and test ideas without the overhead of designing every aspect of the application. Feedback can be gathered earlier in the development process, which is crucial for aligning the application with business needs and user expectations.

In contrast, launching a completely original application without reference might not utilize the efficiencies that templates provide. While working on small scripts may also not align with the use of full application templates, developers would typically rely on other tools or custom code solutions for minor tasks. Additionally, being restricted to pre-existing models suggests a limitation that doesn't fully exploit the flexibility offered by templates, which are designed to encourage modification and expansion rather than confine developers to existing models.