Low code and citizen development

Low code and citizen development aim to abate the urgency many IT organizations feel to create more software, as well as expand the pool of people capable of software development. When it comes to low-code development platforms, turn to these tips and features to help you evaluate caveats, challenges, best practices, use cases and workflows.

January 19, 2021 19 Jan'21
Mendix brings its low-code application platform to China

China beckons and Mendix answers the call to bring its low-code application development system to meet the digital transformation needs of Chinese developers.
January 13, 2021 13 Jan'21
Oracle offers APEX low-code dev platform as managed service

Oracle has released its APEX low-code development platform as a managed service, touting it as a high-functioning, lower-cost alternative to other low-code tools.
January 12, 2021 12 Jan'21
Internal launches no-code app dev platform for enterprises

Internal, a San Francisco startup, has delivered an enterprise-focused, no-code app dev platform that will compete with the likes of Google's AppSheet.
December 23, 2020 23 Dec'20
COVID-19 drives, informs low-code/no-code movement

Low-code/no-code application development platforms got a boost from the COVID-19 pandemic. Going forward, enterprises must focus on scalability and integration.

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

How to work with custom low-code application components

No- and low-code development platforms meet more enterprise app needs when they're customized. However, custom work can mean just as much programming as before you bought the tool. Continue Reading
5 FAQs on the low-code approach

Low-code might be the future, but it faces a learning curve in the present. Learn about low-code, no-code and citizen development basics with these FAQs. Continue Reading
Real-world developers' low-code examples focus on productivity

Two enterprise IT organizations share the benefits their dev teams gained from different low-code platforms, the process issues the tools exposed and how teams can get started. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Examining the low-code market's race for citizen developers

Low-code and no-code vendors are fighting viciously for the favor of citizen developers. Examine the reasons for this trend and the market moves that reveal these vendors' motives. Continue Reading
Assess low-code platform pros and cons

Some see low-code platforms as intuitive and time-saving, but security and compliance concerns could negate those benefits. See where low-code tools stand with these pros and cons. Continue Reading
Evaluate low-code app development strategies, tools and practices

Developers perpetually have too much work on their hands, which is why low-code app development tools are in style. Use this handy essential guide to make low-code implementation low fuss. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

To get results in low-code development, collaboration is key

To capitalize on the efficiency of a low-code tool, a business will need to organize a team that knows exactly what it wants to accomplish. That's not easy to do. Continue Reading
Examples of low-code projects show stumbles and successes

Can business staff and software developers really work together on a low-code project? It's not easy, but it can be done. Continue Reading
Low-code platforms face off: Mendix vs. OutSystems

Low-code products target different audiences. So, will traditional or citizen developers use low-code platforms more in the future? We pit Mendix vs. OutSystems to explore each approach. Continue Reading

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Why projects fail in the citizen developer model

It's easy for citizen developers to start a software project, but difficult to augment or maintain it. Watch out for these four issues that ruin most no-code projects. Continue Reading
How a low-code platform can end application sprawl forever

Low-code platforms make it easier for anyone to create apps, but did you know they can be used to stop the spread of app sprawl as well? Successful companies share their secrets. Continue Reading