As we glance at the current business environment, it’s clear that the influence of software has vastly exceeded. The advent of the cloud has sparked a remarkable surge in applications and services. Given the escalating demand for apps, it’s unrealistic to expect classical IT to single-handedly fulfill these requests by merely working harder. Consequently, the surge in DIY software development is a logical response to these mounting pressures.
The rise of DIY software development, in large part, coincides with the swift proliferation of Software as a Service (SaaS) in the last decade. The allure of SaaS within business operations lies in its promise of immediate, on-demand software provisioning. This is where no-code enters the scene, presenting an attractive fusion of SaaS and custom software development. It encapsulates the quickness and simplicity of SaaS, while also offering customization, akin to the advantages of bespoke software. Essentially, no-code delivers a balanced solution that embodies the best aspects of both worlds.
Defining No-Code
So, what exactly is no-code? Simply put, no-code platforms allow non-developers to participate in the application development process through the use of visual drag-and-drop tools. Users can visually compose the forms, workflows, and data needed to build an application without understanding a programming language or having formal software development training. This has the potential to vastly expand the supply of talent by providing millions of non-developers with the ability to address application backlogs. It still requires deep knowledge of the business process or domain as well as the ability to think analytically and logically about problem-solving, but no-code development does not require formal training in software development, specifically the coding of functional applications.
A lot of code had to be written to build the no-code platform.
Now, we should acknowledge that it’s a bit of a misnomer to say there’s no code — a lot of code had to be written to build the no-code platform! However, it’s the responsibility of the no-code platform vendor to write and maintain this code and to keep up with the latest trends in innovation. This is much like the responsibility of the SaaS provider to maintain all the software they host and manage for you “as a service.”
Benefits of No-Code
- Faster to start – As noted earlier, by taking ownership of parts or all of the development, can give business direct ownership of the resource allocation and so avoid some of the usual delays when waiting for IT development resources to be assigned. This allows projects to be started more quickly.
- Faster to finish – Once you’ve started your project, the productivity advantage of visual assembly also results in faster development cycles. In a recent study, some 71% of respondents cited faster app development as one of the major reasons for choosing no-code tools.
- Improved alignment – It’s common for IT to spend months or years working on a development project without realizing that the goals or market conditions may have changed. Shorter development cycles and visual language of no-code development enable easier and continuous collaboration and alignment between the business function and IT.
- Increased agility – The business function can also respond to change more readily, whether it be to react to new competition or capture new opportunities in the market. Furthermore, the business function can also pivot its strategy quickly because of the flexibility no-code development provides for ideating innovations. Businesses have the agility to rapidly introduce new strategies, new products, or new services.
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Reference: Creatio