Frequently Asked Questions on Low-code — Answered
Often viewed as the future of software development, low-code tools have been booming a lot lately. The tools have brought a significant change to the industry, and there are often certain speculations and questions associated with these platforms.
We answered 5 widely asked doubts on Low-code platforms. 💃
1. What exactly are Low-code Platforms?
Let’s keep definitions at bay and look at what these low-code tools and platforms are and why they are worth using.
As the name suggests, Low-code development is a software development approach that enables developers to write less or no code to build a software solution.
Low-code application development platforms leverage a visual interface with drag-and-drop features to make software development easy, while also being able to support a number of different programming languages.
Because of its low entry-level, a wide range of skill levels can contribute to the development of the application — not just coders.
2. I love developing/coding, why should I use Low-code platforms?
Low-code platforms don’t take coding away from the developer; these platforms work along with developers rather than replacing them.
Imagine the two scenarios: Developers without any Low-code Tools v/s Developers with Low-code Tools
Developers without any Low-code Tools: 🙎
In this case, one has to follow the traditional pattern of writing every single piece of code from scratch -> these code pieces will certainly require bug fixes and testing -> logic ideation -> let’s not forget the boilerplate code -> team hand-offs -> various integrations -> maintenance, etc.
This is certainly not a one-man job and will require weeks, if not months, of effort with a high possibility of errors and fixes.
Outcome: An application with probable errors, developed by multiple groups over a long period of time that is subject to continuous maintenance and scaling. 🤔
Let’s now see how the other side of developers doing.
Developers with Low-code Tools: 👩🔧
Building a back end in minutes -> easy hand-off to teams -> scalable and maintained project -> features to customize their codes, freeing developers from all the tedious work and concentrating them on the ideation & other important things.
💡 Outcome: A solid application with no errors built with much less time and effort and resources. 💃
Which side will you pick?
3. When is the Low-code development ideally suited?
- There are limited IT resources and it is difficult to find dedicated resources who can contribute, also limited infrastructure and a smaller number of employees to cater to.
- Companies are looking for minor modifications in business processes that do not involve much data transfer, integration, or business complexity.
- The budget is very limited and it is a tough task to customize each requirement as per exact needs.
- To save your business from Developer shortages.
4. Will coding ever be obsolete because of Low-code/No-code tools?
Low-code tools are not here to wash away programming jobs but to change and optimize the process. Developers can do much more, concentrating on the important part of the product development when the rest is assured by the Low-code platforms.
5. What is the major difference between Low-code and No-code platforms?
Low-code as the name goes requires low or minimum coding to build an application on the platform whereas No-code will contain zero coding requirements.
You can also automate, optimize and customize multiple stages of the development lifecycle with Low-code which isn’t the case with No-code.
Low-code tools allow more customization
Give this a read for a detailed difference between Low-code and No-code. 👇
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