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Low-Code Development Platforms

Low-code development platforms represent a type of technology that allows for creating apps through configuration of functions, rather than coding those functions. Low-code development platforms enable accelerated delivery of business applications by reducing the amount of hand-coding required as well as the initial investment in setup, training, and deployment.[1]

Though not given a specific name until June 9, 2014 [2] (by industry analyst, Forrester Research), the Low-Code Development Platform market can be traced back to 2011. [3]

Low-code development platforms trace their roots back to fourth-generation programming language and rapid application development tools of the 1990s and early 2000s. Similar to these predecessor technologies, low-code development platforms are based on the principles of model-driven design, automatic code generation, and visual programming. [4]

Use

As a result of the microcomputer revolution, business have deployed computers widely across their employee basis, enabling widespread automation of business processes using software. The need for software automation and new applications for business processes places demands on software developers to create those custom applications in volume, while tailoring to organizations’ unique needs. [5] Low-code development platforms developed as a means to allow for quick creation and use of working applications that can address the specific process and data needs of the organization.

Reception

Research firm Forrester estimates that the total market for low-code development platforms will grow to $15.5 billion by 2020. [6]

Low-code development’s market growth can be attributed to its flexibility and ease. [7] Low-Code development platforms are shifting focus towards general purpose of applications, with the ability to add in custom code when needed or desired. [8]

Mobile accessibility is one of the driving factors of using Low-Code Development Platforms.[9] Instead of developers having to spend time creating multi-device software, Low-Code packages typically come with that feature standard.[10]

Because of a minimum amount of required coding knowledge, low-code development platforms can be taught to nearly anyone. Using features like drag and drop interfaces which give visualization of the application rapidly speed up construction times.[11]

Security Concerns

Concerns over low-code development platform security is growing, especially for apps that use consumer data. Some argue that there should be concerns over the security of apps built so quickly.[12] Others believe low-code apps are fueling security innovations—with continuous app development in mind, it is becoming much easier to create secure data workflows.[13]


Analyst Coverage of Low-Code Development Platforms

Low-Code Products featured in the The Forrester Wave™: Low-Code Development Platforms, Q2 2016: [14] Agile Point Appian Bizagi Caspio K2 MatsSoft Mendix MicroPact MIOsoft Nintex OutSystems QuickBase Salesforce ServiceNow

Criticisms

Some IT professionals question whether low-code development platforms are suitable for use when building large-scale and mission-critical enterprise applications. [15] Additionally, some CIOs have expressed concern that adopting low-code development platforms internally could lead to an increase in unsupported applications built by shadow IT .[16]


Additional reading

CNBC: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/15/a-cloud-app-boom-is-allowing-workers-in-all-jobs-to-become-coding-pros.html

The Forrester Wave™: Low-Code Development Platforms, Q2 2016 https://www.forrester.com/report/The+Forrester+Wave+LowCode+Development+Platforms+Q2+2016/-/E-RES117623 [purchase required]

CIO.com: http://www.cio.com/article/2845378/development-tools/use-low-code-platforms-to-develop-the-apps-customers-want.html

Software Development Times: http://sdtimes.com/low-code-development-seeks-accelerate-software-delivery/

Forrester 2015 Vendor Landscape: The Fractured, Fertile Terrain Of Low-Code Application Platforms: http://informationsecurity.report/Resources/Whitepapers/0eb07c59-b01c-4399-9022-dfc297487060_Forrester%20Vendor%20Landscape%20The%20Fractured,%20Fertile%20Terrain.pdf

June, 2014 Forrester Report: New Development Platforms Emerge For Customer-Facing Applications https://www.forrester.com/report/New+Development+Platforms+Emerge+For+CustomerFacing+Applications/-/E-RES113411



References

  1. ^ Richardson, Clay. "New Development Platforms Emerge For Customer-Facing Applications". www.forrester.com. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  2. ^ Richardson, Clay. "New Development Platforms Emerge For Customer-Facing Applications". www.forrester.com. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  3. ^ Marvin, Rob (12 August 2014). "How low-code development seeks to accelerate software delivery - SD Times". SD Times. San Diego TImes. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  4. ^ Lonergan, Kevin (29 July 2015). "On the down low: Why CIOs should care about Low Code - Information Age". Information Age. Information Age. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  5. ^ Marvin, Rob. "Building an App With No Coding: Myth or Reality?". PCMAG. PC Mag. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  6. ^ Richardson, Clay. "Vendor Landscape: The Fractured, Fertile Terrain Of Low-Code Application Platforms" (PDF). Forrester Research.
  7. ^ Rubens, Paul. "Use Low-Code Platforms to Develop the Apps Customers Want". CIO. CIO Magazine.
  8. ^ Marvin, Rob (12 August 2014). "How low-code development seeks to accelerate software delivery - SD Times". SD Times. San Diego TImes. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  9. ^ Marvin, Rob. "Building an App With No Coding: Myth or Reality?". PCMAG. PC Mag. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  10. ^ Marvin, Rob. "Building an App With No Coding: Myth or Reality?". PCMAG. PC Mag. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  11. ^ Richardson, Clay. "http://informationsecurity.report/Resources/Whitepapers/0eb07c59-b01c-4399-9022-dfc297487060_Forrester%20Vendor%20Landscape%20The%20Fractured,%20Fertile%20Terrain.pdf" (PDF). Forrester Research. Retrieved 18 November 2016. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  12. ^ Rubens, Paul. "Use Low-Code Platforms to Develop the Apps Customers Want". CIO. CIO Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  13. ^ Rubens, Paul. "Use Low-Code Platforms to Develop the Apps Customers Want". CIO. CIO Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  14. ^ Richardson, Clay. "The Forrester Wave™: Low-Code Development Platforms, Q2 2016". www.forrester.com. Forrester Research. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  15. ^ Rymer, John. "https://www.forrester.com/report/LowCode+Platforms+Deliver+CustomerFacing+Apps+Fast+But+Will+They+Scale+Up/-/E-RES122546". Forrester Research. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  16. ^ Shore, Joel. "How no-code development tools can benefit IT". Search Cloud Applications. TechTarget Magazine. Retrieved 22 January 2017. {{cite web}}: Text "date 31 July 2015" ignored (help)
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