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.

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March 06, 2020 06 Mar'20
Mendix expands support with private, dedicated cloud options

Low-code platform provider Mendix has released Mendix for Private Cloud and Mendix Dedicated Cloud, new offerings aimed at enterprises with special security and compliance needs.
March 04, 2020 04 Mar'20
Apple subsidiary delivers Claris Connect no-code tool

Claris Connect, the latest product from Claris, the enterprise software subsidiary of Apple, targets nonprogrammers at SMBs to help them build apps by stitching services together.
February 12, 2020 12 Feb'20
Pegasystems' Pega Express empowers citizen developers

Pegasystems' new Pega Express low-code application development methodology helps business users and citizen developers to quickly create applications.
January 29, 2020 29 Jan'20
Google App Maker to shut down in wake of AppSheet buy

Google App Maker, the company's low-code development tool, will be shut down in January 2021. Google offers users alternative options for users to switch to as App Maker sunsets.

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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
low-code and no-code development platforms

A low-code/no-code development platform is a visual software development environment that allows citizen developers to drag and drop application components, connect them together and create a mobile or web app. Continue Reading

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

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 which low-code techniques fit which projects

There's an ideal time and purpose for low- and no-code development tools. And among those platforms there are various modus operandi, each apt for different apps. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

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
Mistakes to avoid in low-code app development

Yes, low-code tools look easy to use. In certain situations, they are a great option. That doesn't mean users can't mess up if they're not careful. Continue Reading
A low-code platform can do a lot, but it has limits

If you're ready to jump into low-code development, you'll want to know what these platforms can help you accomplish and how to sidestep common troubles. 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