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Traditional coding is complex and time-intensive. Low code environments simplify application development by providing pre-built options that can be customised to your needs. Empower your non-technical employees to create, deploy and maintain their own apps without extensive coding experience.
What is low code development?
Low or no code software development enables everyday users to reshape business processes with high-impact, high-quality solutions. Gartner predicts that by 2025, low code tools will be used in 70% of new application development. They are already being used to build apps that solve a wide range of problems across all industries.
Develop custom apps faster by utilising employees who lack technical expertise but have a deep understanding of the challenges. Writing lines of code can be replaced with customisable pre-built templates and drag-and-drop style interfaces, therefore making app development accessible to everyone.
Our Work Trends analysis for 2023 revealed companies that embrace new technologies early are twice as likely to meet their business goals. Modernising your tech is a key indicator of profitability and strategic success. It is essential to maintain a competitive position going forward.
Startups and small businesses operating with tight budgets and limited resources can significantly benefit from low code development. Without an in-house tech team, it enables you to create apps in response to the rapidly evolving technological environment.
In our article, we look at why you should use low and no code software applications to transform your business.
Overcome the skills shortage
Technological development accelerated when businesses rapidly shifted to working online during the pandemic. This has led to a shortage of experienced programmers and developers. As 62% of organisations experience a backlog of projects, low and no code applications are becoming necessary to meet demand.
Stop missing out on opportunities. Citizen developers can alleviate the pressure on already overloaded IT teams. You don’t need to wait for dedicated IT professionals to become available to create solutions that will drive productivity and efficiency. Also allow your tech team to focus on more complicated and high-priority tasks that require their expertise.
Speed up time to market
Nearly two-thirds of software projects are behind schedule due to lack of resources. Low code development is ideal for individuals or organisations who need to quickly create bespoke solutions with minimal resources.
Using pre-built objects, you can create apps quickly and efficiently. Time to market is reduced compared to the traditional development process. Faster deployment means you start seeing the value of your apps immediately.
Inspire citizen developers
Giving your non-tech employees the opportunity to upskill saves money on a lengthy, expensive hiring process. You will also increase the diversity of your tech department and benefit from fresh perspectives. Now people who would traditionally be separated from the app creation process can contribute ideas, nurture their creativity and strengthen their analytical skills.
Employees working in their roles have a lot of innovative potential, supported by their valuable skillset and acquired experience. They have greater awareness of the challenges impacting their work. If you equip them with the knowledge of what’s possible when building apps, the solutions will be more relevant and useful in their workday.
Motivate your employees
To retain your top talent, you need to provide regular opportunities for upskilling and personal growth, and ensure your employees feel enriched by their tasks.
Low code development frees up their time to achieve more. It encourages innovation, collaboration and problem-solving at all levels of the organisation. Lack of technical knowledge is no longer a barrier.
Fully empower your people to take ownership of projects they have been involved in from the beginning – from the planning and design stage to ongoing maintenance and improvements. You can increase their commitment to the company and help them find fulfilment at work by giving them the responsibility to create impactful solutions.
Solve business-specific challenges
Flexibility is important when considering new solutions. Stay agile and responsive to the evolving technological environment and industry-specific updates.
With low code platforms, citizen developers can build the most appropriate solutions that account for specific requirements at a departmental, individual user or project level. This is possible when the people working closest to the problem are in control of developing the solution.
Enhance apps by utilising the unique perspective of the users and teams it concerns. A team of developers, especially new employees or external contractors, won’t have this insight.
Create long-term solutions
Low code development is highly efficient. You can build a library of reusable components that will speed up your organisation’s future digital projects. Reusability makes the return on your investment high.
Ordinary individuals can deploy a minimum viable product and easily update and maintain it in the long term. In the future, experienced developers can also review the apps and add more advanced functionality with coding if necessary.
Extensive programming knowledge is no longer necessary to create bespoke apps tailored to your specific needs. Encourage citizen developers to develop new skills and work more efficiently with low and no code tools.
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