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What is Low Code and No Code Concept

When I first time heard about this “Low Code/No Code” word, I was so excited, that going ahead, I do not have to code.

Of course, this concept will be implemented in whichever organization I will be working for, in the future 🙂

So, I read about it & with this article, trying to share some basic idea about it.

Concept of Low Code/No Code:

Low code and No code is a Software Development Approach where folks like us, create applications using No Programming & Very Less Traditional Programming. We can do this using various visualization tools, drag & drop interfaces & various in-built components.
Ready Made application components are available & we only have to add custom codes, as & when required.

 

Why is This Changing the Tech World?

 

Because Rapid Application Developments can be done, without any or minimal coding knowledge.

 

  • Less Development Costs because of Less Developers & Less Coding Requirements.
  • Now Non Technical Users can also create their own applications.
  • Easily automate and connect to different systems.
  • Rapid prototyping & Iteration letting users test new ideas without committing extensive resources.

 

Let’s explore the Low Code/No Code Technology with this Article & try to understand a bit together.

 

Is There a Difference Between Low Code & Non-Code Technology?

 

Well, both are designed to create applications with less or no coding requirement, but yeah a bit of difference is there.

 

  • As the name says, the No Code platform can be used by people who have no coding experience at all or maybe little coding ideas they have. With Low Code, we can build the applications with minimal coding but at the same time, can add custom codes as well.

  • No code applications are less suited for complex requirements as only a limited scope exists. Low code can handle more complex calculations due to adding custom code capability features.

  • With No Coding, the options in terms of customization & extensibility are also limited with No Coding Platform. Customization is easy with fewer coding platforms

    which is provided by low code platform.

  • No code is mainly for business people & entrepreneurs who must create applications as quickly as noodles are made. Tech peeps & coding experts find low-code applications better.

     

Where Does this Low Code/No Code come from?

 

Though I always thought this concept of LCNC originated in the early 20’s I was super wrong. I was not even born when our ancestors started working on this concept.

 

From the 1950s to the 1970s, early automation was initiated & with the introduction of 4GLs – Fourth Generation Languages, the amount of code needed for application development started reducing.

 

In the 1980’s, RAD – Rapid Application development tools came into the hands. Microsoft Access & Visual Basics started providing pre-built components to their users but with limited scope.

 

From the 1990s to the 2000 various GUI builders were introduced.  But a major rise happened in the 2010s when companies like Mendix, Appian & Pega started giving access to Low Code applications to their users.

 

Slowly, this was covered by the whole market. They started offering fully functional web applications, with workflow automation & database management features.

 

Currently, AI & ML capabilities are being integrated to enhance automation & the capabilities of predictive analytics. LCNC has transformed how the applications are being developed & how the digital world can be changed.

 

What Are the Low Code and No Code Platforms

 

Here are some notable low-code and no-code platforms:

 

Low-Code Platforms:

 

  • OutSystems – Offers a comprehensive development environment with extensive integrations and scalability options.
  • Mendix – Known for its powerful visual development tools and strong support for complex applications.
  • Appian – Provides a user-friendly interface with a focus on business process automation and enterprise applications.
  • Pega – Focuses on case management and customer engagement with robust workflow automation.
  • Kissflow – Designed for process management and workflow automation with a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface.

 

No-Code Platforms:

 

  • Wix – Allows users to create and design websites using a simple drag-and-drop interface.
  • Webflow – Provides advanced design and development tools for creating responsive websites without coding.
  • Bubble – Enables users to build fully functional web applications with a visual editor and workflows.
  • Airtable – Combines the functionality of a spreadsheet with a database, useful for managing data and workflows.
  • Glide – Turns Google Sheets into mobile apps with no coding required, ideal for simple app development.

 

Which Companies Are Working On LCNC Currently?

 

  • ServiceNow is a platform provider that offers Low Code Tools for automating IT Service Management Systems.

  • Google is a platform provider for Google Cloud, Appsheet is Google’s no-code platform where apps can be built from Google Sheets or Excel files.
  • TCS is a service provider that uses various LCNC features for its client projects using Microsoft Power Apps & Mendix tech.
  • Salesforce is a platform provider offering the LCNC concept in its CRM solutions.

     

These are a few of many. In the upcoming time, almost every organization will implement the LCNC Concept to enable faster time to market & flexible business solutions.

 

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