Choosing The Right Low-code/No-code Platform
Evaluate key features to look out for. Explore how to measure the ROI of investing in a low-code/no-code platform.
This chapter will help you make informed choices by exploring key features to look for in a low-code platform, ensuring it suits both technical and non-technical users.
But it's not just about features; we'll also discuss how easy these platforms are for citizen developers to use, how to measure the bang for your buck, and how scalable these apps can be as your organization grows.
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1. What are the features to look for in a low-code platform?
- Flexibility: Assess whether the platform can accommodate a wide range of use cases, catering to the diverse needs of citizen developers across the organization.
- Language: Determine if the platform uses terminology familiar to IT professionals and business users, ensuring clarity and ease of communication.
- UI: Evaluate the platform's user interface to ensure it is intuitive and user-friendly, facilitating seamless navigation for citizen developers.
- Training: Consider the built-in training the platform provides and the time required for users to become proficient. A shorter training period indicates a more accessible platform.
- Governability: Check if the platform offers robust governance features, including access control, role assignment, audit logs, permission restrictions, and data monitoring capabilities.
- Reusable Components: Assess whether developers can share and reuse components they've built, promoting efficiency and accelerating development.
Consider these features when choosing the perfect citizen development platform for business users and IT to come together and create solutions to manage their challenges.
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2. How easy is it for citizen developers to use a low-code/no-code platform?
Low-code/no-code platform simplify development for citizen developers by offering intuitive features such as app builder, form builder, and process builder. These tools empower non-IT teams to create applications without coding, integrate with existing systems, and design complex processes efficiently. Additionally, features like governance ensure compliance and security throughout the development process.
3. How to measure the ROI of investing in a low-code platform for citizen development?
Measuring the ROI of investing in a low-code platform for citizen development begins with selecting the right platform tailored to your organization's needs. Here are some of the top metrics you need to look for:
- Costs saved in development, licenses, and labor
- Reduction in time-to-develop
- Increase in productivity among business and IT teams
- Reduction in technical debt
- Speed of digital transformation initiatives
4. How scalable are citizen-developed applications to meet the evolving needs of the organization?
Low-code platforms offer a plethora of pre-built templates and components. By leveraging these templates, citizen developers can swiftly create applications that are not only adaptable but also highly scalable, effectively meeting the evolving needs and growth of the organization.
Low-code platforms often include built-in scalability features, such as cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring that applications can handle increased workload and user demand as the organization grows. By leveraging these features, citizen-developed apps can effectively scale to meet the evolving demands of the organization while maintaining quality, security, and performance standards.
