The Pros and Cons of Low-Code Development Platforms
Is a low-code development platform worth the risk?
What is a low-code platform?
A low-code development platform is a tool used by businesses to create applications and automate processes without the heavy reliance on code. Developers and non-IT employees use a visual interface, basic logic, and drag-and-drop capabilities to create fully functional business applications.
Benefits of implementing low-code
Companies can get several benefits from using a low-code platform, from bringing in business users into the development process to increasing the speed of development
The perils of missing out on low-code
Slow app development cycles
IT departments are always overwhelmed with requests. They also have to troubleshoot problems, maintain infrastructure, and create solutions. Not implementing low-code can prolong app development cycles.
Shadow IT thrives
Shadow IT is dangerous because using unauthorized devices and software without IT's approval carries several risks such as non-compliance, data loss, and system inefficiencies. Without low-code, shadow IT prevails.
No collaboration
Collaboration is an important aspect of app development. Without low-code, it can be difficult to enable cross-functional communication, optimize resources, keep productivity high, and control operational costs.
What does IT gain from low-code platforms?
Build solutions fast
Enterprise-grade low-code speeds up time to market for digital products. Team members can actively participate in application design and build solutions faster than the competition.
Automate processes
Automation reduces time, effort, and cost. It reduces manual errors and gives a business more time to focus on its primary objectives. Automation makes for high-quality results because each task is performed identically.
Rapid iterations
Developers can quickly iterate and edit existing processes to meet changing business needs. Testing facilities can also be used to ensure processes run successfully.
Build solutions fast
Enterprise-grade low-code speeds up time to market for digital products. Team members can actively participate in application design and build solutions faster than the competition.
Automate processes
Automation reduces time, effort, and cost. It reduces manual errors and gives a business more time to focus on its primary objectives. Automation makes for high-quality results because each task is performed identically.
Rapid iterations
Developers can quickly iterate and edit existing processes to meet changing business needs. Testing facilities can also be used to ensure processes run successfully.
Who benefits from low-code?
80%
of enterprises will have policies in place for citizen developers by 2024.
41%
of respondents had implemented citizen development, while 20% were in the process of developing or evaluating initiatives.
65%
of all app development will be built with low-code application builders by 2024.
41%
of employees outside of IT customize or build data or technology solutions on average.
Kissflow low-code platform empowers IT
Expedite app development
Optimize workflows
Enable collaboration
Enable citizen development
Boost productivity
Sharpen analytics and reporting
Here’s what our customers are saying
“The beauty of Kissflow is how quick and easy it is to create the apps I need. It'so user-friendly that I made exactly what I needed in 30 minutes.”
Oliver Umehara
“This is so easy, even my mom could do this.' It was extremely intuitive and straightforward. The watermark was, 'I don't need to call IT to do this. I can do it myself.”
Renee Villarreal
“With Kissflow, I got used to developing processes very fast and the support given was very helpful.”
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