At first glance, it’s easy to confuse low code with node code. Even the largest analyst companies seem to find it difficult to distinguish between them. In Gartner Magic Quadrant 2019 for Enterprise LowCode Application Platforms, the “no code” feature was one of the criteria for inclusion in reports. However, in the latest Magic Quadrant 2020 (LCAP) for enterprise low-code application platforms, Gartner states that it does not include a no-code platform. However, platforms or tools such as Honeycode and AppSheets (Nocode according to the provider) were rated as LCAP. No wonder we are all a little confused.
Aside from market turmoil, it’s really possible to distinguish between low-code and no-code platforms. There are literally hundreds of small details and features that set the low-code platform apart from the no-code solution. Most of them are not visible at the UI level. This is due to much of the confusion between the two. This blog post describes the features that make the two stand out, so you can better understand where they fit in your organization.
What Is Low-Code and How Do You Use It?
Let’s start with low code. Low code is a way for developers of all skill levels to quickly develop an application with minimal hand code by dragging and dropping visual blocks of existing code into the application building workflow. Building software using Lowcode is the same as building software in any other way, with major differences in the types of shortcuts provided. Instead of manually coding your user management system, learning the latest programming frameworks, or writing 10 tests before a line of code in your app, you can quickly create something new and valuable. I can do it.
Low-Code Advantages
There are many advantages to using a low code platform. Before we dive into what comes with no-code, let’s take a look at some of the biggest benefits of low-code development.
Here’s the low-down:
- Speed: Lowcode allows you to create apps for multiple platforms at the same time and view apps related to your work example for days or hours.
- Other resources: If you’re working on a large project, you don’t have to wait for a professional developer to complete another long project. That means things get done faster and at a lower cost.
- Low Risk / High ROI: Lowcode already integrates robust security processes, data integration, and cross-platform support for easy adaptation. This reduces risk and increases the time it takes to do business.
- One-click deployment: With low code, a single click is enough to send your application to production. Launch Day is no longer a nerve-wracking experience.
Low-Code Disadvantages
If you’re happy with the list of perks and are ready to adopt Lowcode, don’t rush. Low code has its drawbacks. For one thing, most low-code platforms can be difficult to master if you have little development skills. Even if you can quickly build a working application with low code, you will not be able to develop enterprise applications with low code tools. Scalability, high quality, high performance, and other non-functional requirements are not always easily met with Lowcode. Nor can it be easily changed on the platform.
What Is No-Code?
The Nocode solution also offers drag-and-drop visual development. Unlike Lowcode, these are primarily aimed at IT business people and others who may not know the actual programming language but want to develop applications for specific use cases (often departmental). And. In other words, nocode allows companies to provide their teams with the tools they need to build their applications without formal development training.
Everything that a node code provider thinks a user needs to create an app is already built into the tool. Nocode solutions are similar to popular blogging platforms and e-commerce website design companies, with pre-built pages that you can use to get your blog or business up and running in minutes.
No-Code Advantages
Nocode is great if you need a simple app to solve a single business or department problem and you don’t want to wait for IT to build and deploy your app within 36 months. No-code platforms require little training, so anyone in the company can create apps, usually in the area of business process management. Nocode gives business users the freedom to meet their urgent needs without diverting IT from business-critical development projects.
No-Code Disadvantages
The downside of Nocode is that it can lead to shadow IT where people develop apps without proper supervision and consideration. As expected, the results can lead to security concerns, compliance issues, integration issues, apps that use more resources than necessary, and increased technical debt. Before you start building your application, there is a lot of talk about the technical know-how to cover all aspects of automating business processes with an easy-to-use interface.
Low-Code vs. No-Code: When to Use What
Both low-code and no-code platforms were designed with the same goal of speed in mind. But how can you tell that you are using one and not the other? The pros and cons section provides the answer to this question, but let’s take a closer look.
The Lowcode is ideal for developing standalone mobile and web apps and portals that are likely to require integration with other systems and multiple data sources. In fact, it can be used for almost anything except sophisticated business-critical systems that integrate with multiple backends and external data sources.
No-code tools, on the other hand, should only be used for front-end use cases. So if you’re building the simplest application and you don’t need much customization, Lowcode is probably a better option. With Lowcode, you can build easy-to-use and responsive apps. It’s not as simple as Nocode, but the lowcode tools provide enough simplicity to launch and run these apps much faster than if you coded them manually. And because Lowcode still requires some programming skills, the people who build the application are doing it right, and new applications don’t suffer from security risks or compliance issues.
Are Low-Code and No-Code the Future of Application Development?
The simple answer to this question is “yes”. Low-code and no-code tools are playing an increasingly important role in accelerating application delivery. By 2023, Gartner will have more than 50% of medium to large companies adopt Lowcode or Nocode as one of their strategic application platforms, and Lowcode will be responsible for more than 65% of their application development activities by 2024. I predict that. We believe that the pressure to provide a digital solution for the
COVID 19 pandemic is one of the reasons for the accelerating adoption of Lowcode and Nocode. Another reason is that only the largest and wealthiest companies have access to the best technical talent and advanced development tools. No-code and low-code tools level the competition and enable businesses of all sizes to gain more from their existing resources.
But the future of application development is not blank in the long run. Even the combination of node code and low code tools is inadequate. Of course, these tools allow you to quickly create version 1 of a simple department or mobile app. However, they do not provide an easy path to enterprise-wide deployment, they may add significant backlog and technical debt, and provide the necessary updates and changes for versions 2, 3, and 4 and above. There is no function.
That’s why when looking for the right solution to support your digital goals, you need to look for a platform that combines the visual development of low-code development with high productivity and AI capabilities. This not only speeds up your app, but also allows you to develop it to meet your future needs.
