No-code development platform
No-code development platforms (NCDPs) allow creating application software through graphical user interfaces and configuration instead of traditional computer programming based on writing code.
As with low-code development platforms, it is meant to expedite application development,[1] but unlike low-code, no-code development involves no code writing. This is usually done by offering prebuilt templates for building apps.[2] In the 2010s, both of these types of platforms increased in popularity as companies dealt with a limited supply of competent software developers.[3]
No-code development is closely related to visual programming languages.[4]
Use
No-code tools are often designed with line of business users in mind as opposed to traditional IT.
The potential benefits of using a NCDP include:
- Agility - NCDPs typically provide some degree of templated user-interface and user experience functionality for common needs such as forms, workflows, and data display allowing creators to expedite parts of the app creation process.[5]
- Richness - NCDPs which at one point were limited to more basic application functions increasingly provide a level of feature-richness and integrations that allows users to design, develop, and deploy apps that meet specific business needs.[6]
Future of workflow automation
No-code platforms are reshaping software development by democratizing access to automation and application building. As AI-driven automation advances, no-code solutions are expected to handle more sophisticated workflows, reducing reliance on traditional coding. This shift fosters innovation across industries, making software creation more accessible to businesses and individuals alike.[7]
See also
- Flow-based programming
- List of online database creator apps
- Low-code development platforms
- Rapid application development
- Lean software development
- Platform as a service
- Vibe coding
References
- ^ Miller, Austin. "Low Code vs No Code Explained". BMC Blogs. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
- ^ "Best No-Code Development Platforms". G2.
- ^ Rouse, Margaret. "low-code/no-code development platform (LCNC platform)". techtarget.com. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ "Programming Without Code: The Rise of No-Code Software Development". IEEE. 11 March 2020.
- ^ Harris, Richard. "Low code and no code app development benefits". App Developer Magazine. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Shrivastava, Anubhuti. "How Zero-Code Platforms Are Becoming A Boon For Enterprises". Trend in Tech. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Björkholm, Mika; Petranen, Aleksi (January 2025). "Technology Report: Automated Code Generation & AI Tools on Low-Code/No-Code". ResearchGate.
External links
- Pattani, Aneri (16 November 2016) "A coding revolution in the office cube sends message of change to IT". CNBC. Retrieved 15 November 2017.