Since the beginning of the 21st century, low-code platforms have been booming. Learn why low-code is so popular.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, low-code platforms have been booming. The term “low-code” was officially introduced by Forrester Research in 2014. Low-code platforms are attractive because they accelerate the development process by using visual building blocks instead of traditional programming code. In this blog, we take a closer look at why low-code has become so popular and how OutSystems, the leading low-code platform, helps organizations innovate and work safely.
The rise of low-code platforms
Low-code platforms have grown enormously in popularity in recent years. Logical, because they accelerate the development process considerably. With low-code, employees, even those without in-depth technological knowledge, can build applications using graphical interfaces and configuration instead of high-code programming languages such as Java and C#. Imagine you need a new internal tool to track project statuses. With a traditional development method, this can take months, while with a low-code platform, you can be live within a few weeks.
Benefits of low-code platforms
So one of the biggest advantages of low-code is speed. Applications can be developed in a fraction of the time compared to traditional development methods. Think of an HR department that quickly needs a new onboarding app for new employees. With low-code, this app can be built in days instead of weeks. This means that companies can innovate faster and launch new products and services. In addition, the costs are often lower because fewer specialized programmers are needed and because the development time is shorter. This makes low-code an attractive option for both small organizations and large corporates.
Better collaboration between business and IT
Another advantage is that low-code promotes collaboration between different departments within an organization. Because the tools are easy to use, business people can work with more technical people to build applications. Imagine that a customer service team needs an app to track customer queries and complaints. With low-code, they can quickly develop an app that meets their needs together with the IT department. This ensures better communication and closer cooperation, which in turn ensures better and more efficient solutions.
OutSystems: A Leading Low-Code Platform
OutSystems is one of the leading platforms in the world of low-code. According to the latest Gartner report OutSystems has been recognized as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms for the seventh time in a row. This is mainly due to their strong focus on innovation, ease of use and the robust security measures they offer. OutSystems received the highest score in seven of the nine critical capabilities assessed by Gartner. In our opinion, this is a good proof of how much importance the team attaches to quality and customer satisfaction.
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