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Why it matters: IT leaders seeking to democratize technology with low code citizen developer projects may not realize low code platforms still require application development skills.
The big picture: Regardless of required development effort, building more apps for workers to contend with increases complexity and builds technical debt.
In a world of remote work and on-demand delivery, it’s hard for any organization to win consumer trust with bad digital services. The same is true for the federal government which lags the private sector on customer satisfaction, scoring lower than any other industry or sector studied according to research firm Forrester. But President Joe Biden recently signed a sweeping executive order aimed at modernizing government and improving customer experience and service delivery at federal agencies. The move comes after decades of delays and missed deployment dates that have contributed to the glacial pace of digital transformation in government.
But while it remains to be seen whether Biden’s executive order will turn things around, one notable technologist thinks federal agencies are already making headway in living up to the promise of digital transformation.
AWS cloud architecture solutions require infrastructure to run your platform solutions. Infrastructure includes compute technologies, databases, queues, and more. Each needs to be specified and built before turning on your platform solution.
There are many different ways you can choose to build your AWS infrastructure. Each method has its benefits and drawbacks that should be known before choosing how to create your production platform.
Editor's Note: The following is an article written for DZone's 2021 Low-Code Development Trend Report.
In part one, we explored the idea of MVPs and important attributes, including validation of the hypothesis, low-cost model, and less need for technical expertise. Additionally, important questions about the MVP such as customer feedback, product readiness, and scope are critical for startup founders looking to enter the market and scale quickly. Now, let us get to the details of an MVP lifecycle.
Editor's Note: The following is an article written for DZone's 2021 Low-Code Development Trend Report.
The current digital revolution has made it easy for users to build custom applications and get their businesses up and running in a short time. A good example is an interface built to enable the creation of applications with minimal coding. Low-code applications are increasing, with Gartner estimating low-code systems to comprise at least 60% of platforms in the next three years.
Low-code and no-code development platforms have been the trending IT topic for some time now. Experts in this field speculate as to how they could change the future of the industry. Some publications predict the gradual decline of traditional IT, as low-code and no-code products continue to reshape the very approach to solutions development. But, before we get into a discussion on the future of low-code and no-code, let’s define what these terms actually mean.
Low-code and no-code tools help scale and maximize software delivery. The grid below explains, defines, and differentiates low-code vs. no-code tools.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year, you must have heard about this brand new shiny thing called “No-Code” and “Low-Code”. According to Gartner, 50% of all software projects will be delivered before the end of 2021 using Low-Code and No-Code constructs. Even if Gartner’s numbers are inflated, automation processes for generating code automagically have gained traction lately, and it has gained traction very, very, very fast. So obviously we’re way beyond the “hype factor” in regards to these technologies. Hence, in this article, I will try to break down the advantages, and illustrate with an example use case, so you can see the advantage for yourself. But first I need to define Low-Code and No-Code.
Although obviously related, Low-Code and No-Code are actually two completely different concepts. No-Code is the idea of “citizen development”, where people without software development skills can create software. This is typically achieved through drag and drop interfaces, similar to how DreamWeaver worked a couple of decades ago. On the other hand, Low-Code is typically a software system that generates code automagically for you, by for instance reading metadata from your RDBMS, or Swagger, etc.
Editor's Note: The following is an article written for and published in DZone's 2021 Low-Code Development Trend Report.
If you ride on a sailboat in a steady breeze, it glides through the water effortlessly. Few things can compare to crossing a bay without the noise and commotion of a thundering internal combustion engine.
Low-code is the present and future of software development. The low-code market is expected to increase from its $10.3 billion market value back in 2019 to $187 billion by 2030 as more companies see the benefits of adopting the platform for their business needs. This is due to the growing need to either accelerate or finish their digital transformation.
We at Appery.io build a huge variety of applications using the low-code approach and have even created our own low-code app builder that helps our customers turn ideas into real apps. We’ve experienced some challenges and learned some lessons that help us maximize the potential of low-code.
If you watch much TV or read much fiction, you are likely familiar with some typical character archetypes. First, there is the kid who does everything by the book and does well in school. Second, is the character that builds a business by testing the limits and getting the job done while still coloring in the lines. Third, the wild child character throws all of the pieces of a problem in the air to see how and where they will land.
When it comes to project management, there are three main types, just like the characters mentioned earlier. Waterfall is the cautious and rule-abiding kid. Agile is the businessman testing the speed limits to get a product out quickly. Finally, cowboy is the rule-breaker who just wants to get the job done without overthinking the rules they may be breaking.
If a low-code development platform wants to implement complex business processes, the following conditions must be met.
There are two main types of automation. The difference comes mainly from AI, which is based on the benefits of the upcoming technology. For example, it generates digital data, which is the driving force of machine learning.
Automation is the key to improving efficiency, reducing human error and reducing operating costs. Repetitive work will require fewer workers, and more employees will focus on strategic decision-making and creative problem solving.
RPA can automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks with little added value (for example, faster data entry). It can reduce costs without changing the infrastructure.
And BPM is the automation of end-to-end business processes (for example, more accurate decision-making). BPM is usually the strategic foundation of an organization's digital transformation.
In general, low-code automation capabilities can more prompt companies that rely on repetitive processes to evaluate how to improve efficiency. They will need to retrain and redistribute employees to assume roles that can leverage their experience and institutional knowledge with strategic capabilities.
You might be wondering why I am including so many BI/Visualization platforms when talking about potential alternatives to SQL. After all, these tools are only set up to address an organization's reporting needs, which constitute only one of the use cases for data queries and SQL. This is certainly a valid point, so allow me to clarify my reasoning a bit more.
While it is true that reporting is only one of many potential uses for SQL, it is nevertheless an extremely important one. There is a good reason why there are so many No-Code BI tools in the market—to address heightening demand from enterprises around the world — and therefore, it is worth taking a closer look at their almost inevitable shortcomings.
The role of any technology is to make the lives of humans easy. One of the biggest testament of this statement can be seen in the development and adaptation of “Low-Code” Software development. With everything getting simplified with the rise of technology, the mantra of this success continues even in the developmental processes of applications and software.
It is well-known that coding is one of the primary ways of developing software and applications. That makes app development restricted to the limits of the developers who are writing the codes. Low Code and no-code development is going to transform how software and apps were developed till now. In this article, we will see how Low-code technology is transforming software development.
As we move into the cloud computing era, we’ve seen the floodgates open and waves of new development frameworks being released to take advantage of every opportunity that clouds computing technologies offer.
To the non-technical audience, it can become overwhelming and sometimes difficult to navigate these waters into new frontiers. For that reason, we’re going to breakdown the technical jargon into the real world benefits.
I always like to hear how a person first learned about the low-code-slash-no-code phenomenon. That’s why trade shows are so much fun; you get to ask these kinds of questions of people walking into your booth. It’s usually one of my first questions--after scanning their badge of course.
In asking this, I also quickly discover that most people don’t know the difference between a low-code platform and a no-code solution, which sparks a lengthy and passionate explanation on my part. Because there are a number of very significant differences between low-code and no-code platforms, if you’re considering moving away from traditional application development, or even just want to try out visual application development, you’ll want to be aware of what you’re getting in each offering.