The Definitive Guide to
Low-Code/No-Code Platforms
IT leaders usually have two options for a new application: build or buy. How does a no-code/low-code platform change those options?
What are low-code/no-code platforms?
A low-code platform enables business and IT teams to create apps with less code. The platform shortens development cycles, speeds up innovation, and minimizes developer dependency.
A no-code platform doesn't require users to write any code to create an app. It’s handy for non-technical teams without coding experience and helps them visually map out the core business logic of an app.
How is low-code different from no-code?
Although low-code and no-code platforms have similar central benefits, their respective names
emphasize their key distinctions.
Low-Code Platform
Skill Required
Users need to have at least a basic understanding of how coding works
Application
Can create apps that run vital business operations or core systems
Target audience
Designed for developers to make apps quickly right in front of a business user
User Interface
Graphical; generally features a drag-and-drop UI
No-Code Platform
Skill Required
Users may have zero coding experience or understanding
Application
Capable of creating apps for handling simple tasks and managing minor business issues
Target Audience
Suitable for workers that want to innovate and enhance operations; citizen developers
User Interface
Graphical; either the use of drag-and-drop UI or a menu selection
Low-code
Unleashing your business potential with a low-code platform
Low-code platform focuses on simplifying the development process and optimizing the UI and features for business specific use cases.
Efficiency
Low-code enables you to quickly build apps for various systems and present functioning prototypes to clients in days, if not hours.
High collaboration
Low-code systems bridge the gap between IT needs and business goals by functioning as an avenue for code collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Cost-effectiveness
Using low-code platforms can be less expensive than hiring a specialized programmer.
Convenient deployment
Sending and launching your app can be done from a single console and only takes a single click.
Unleashing your business potential with a low-code platform
Low-code platform focuses on simplifying the development process and optimizing the UI and features for business specific use cases.
Efficiency
Low-code enables you to quickly build apps for various systems and present functioning prototypes to clients in days, if not hours.
High collaboration
Low-code systems bridge the gap between IT needs and business goals by functioning as an avenue for code collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Cost-effectiveness
Using low-code platforms can be less expensive than hiring a specialized programmer.
Convenient deployment
Sending and launching your app can be done from a single console and only takes a single click.
No-code
Unleashing your business potential with a no-code platform
No-code platform focuses on swift creation of apps for specific workflows, giving individual business units the control and flexibility they need.
A quick and easy solution
No-code is great for simple yet practical websites and apps that require rapid installation.
Keeping everyone involved
It can be used by citizen developers or business users without prior coding experience.
Resource management
No-code lets users tackle urgent needs while enabling IT to focus on bigger, more critical projects.
Cost-effectiveness
Leveraging no-code platforms can be cheaper than hiring programming experts
Unleashing your business potential with a no-code platform
No-code platform focuses on swift creation of apps for specific workflows, giving individual business units the control and flexibility they need.
A quick and easy solution
No-code is great for simple yet practical websites and apps that require rapid installation.
Keeping everyone involved
It can be used by citizen developers or business users without prior coding experience.
Resource management
No-code lets users tackle urgent needs while enabling IT to focus on bigger, more critical projects.
Cost-effectiveness
Leveraging no-code platforms can be cheaper than hiring programming experts
Powerful features of low-code/no-code platforms
Model-driven design, automated code generation, and visual programming are the pillars of low-code/no-code systems.
Application builder
Build tailor-made apps from scratch or use pre-built templates that fit your need and cut short your development time
Custom UI
Enables users to easily design, navigate, and launch apps much faster with interactive widgets, fields, and forms
Developer sandbox
Provides a flexible framework and testing environment to identify bugs, work on iteration, and streamline the developer experience
Data integration
Accumulates, manages, and stores data from multiple channels and eliminates silos through holistic and seamless integration
Application builder
Build tailor-made apps from scratch or use pre-built templates that fit your need and cut short your development time
Custom UI
Enables users to easily design, navigate, and launch apps much faster with interactive widgets, fields, and forms
Developer sandbox
Provides a flexible framework and testing environment to identify bugs, work on iteration, and streamline the developer experience
Data integration
Accumulates, manages, and stores data from multiple channels and eliminates silos through holistic and seamless integration
Which platform works best for you?
Influencing factors: Your platform of choice will be heavily influenced by the project goal, the kind of app required, the project timeframe, the allocated budget, and several other variables.
Low-code
To design standalone apps that can be integrated into other systems
No-code
Ideal for single-function applications with approvals and workflows
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Align business and IT
Oversee the developments from a central hub
Develop and innovate unique designs consistently
Reap high ROI with low risks
Align business and IT
Oversee the developments from a central hub
Develop and innovate unique designs consistently
Reap high ROI with low risks
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