When inheriting layouts, how many layouts does Mendix recommend to use at maximum?

Mendix recommends using a maximum of three layouts when inheriting layouts. This recommendation is based on the balancing act between flexibility and maintainability in your application design.

Using a limited number of layouts encourages a cleaner structure, enhancing performance and making it easier to manage the styling and behavior of various pages within your application. With three layouts, you can effectively handle several use cases while minimizing complexity.

Exceeding this number can lead to increased difficulty in managing the overall application, as developers might find it hard to keep track of changes across multiple levels of inherited layouts. This complexity could also result in unintended consequences, making debugging and style management more challenging. Thus, sticking to the recommended limit helps maintain clarity and efficiency in your Mendix application development.