{"id":7950,"date":"2018-01-26T17:50:06","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T17:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/application-development\/?p=7950"},"modified":"2018-01-26T17:50:06","modified_gmt":"2018-01-26T17:50:06","slug":"low-code-development-platforms-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/application-development\/low-code-development-platforms-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Low-code Development Platforms the Future?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Low-code development platforms have been around for almost a decade but only recently received its name in 2014.<\/p>\n

As automation continues to eat the world up and change job descriptions one must beg the question: will Low-code development platforms prevail in the long run?\u00a0Research firm\u00a0Forrester<\/a>\u00a0estimates that the total market for these platforms will grow to $15.5 billion by 2020.[6]\u00a0<\/a><\/sup>Though we aren’t quite there yet, this could have enterprise level implications for companies looking for alternatives to the development process.<\/p>\n

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So are Low-code development platforms really the future that will put application developers out of work?<\/p>\n

Not quite. For the most part, developers will keep their jobs and will likely adjust their workflow to include building through these tools. However, creating a truly bespoke app with the innovations needed to be successful like Uber or AirBnb\u00a0would most likely take a lot more tailoring then a Low-code platform can provide.<\/p>\n

That’s not to say that these platforms can’t reach a level of abstracting complexity in a way that can be valuable to the enterprise, but it seems to be many years off. Of course, there are a couple of companies that are carrying the torch to this end. One example of a solution that seeks to push the boundaries would\u00a0be OutSystems<\/a>, who claims to offer a fast yet effective solution to application development for both enterprise-grade and business-to-consumer apps.<\/p>\n

Low-code solutions do come at a price, generally a monthly fee to have access to all the bells-and-whistles that these companies provide. So if you are weighing the options between highering a developer or going Low-code, then don’t stress. We did some rough numbers to give you an idea of what you could be spending in the long run.<\/p>\n

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\nLooking at this graphic a few considerations must be made. Regarding Low-code platforms, while the cost might seem high bear in mind that you are paying for a comprehensive suite of tools and hosting. Low-code is your one-stop\u00a0shop for everything application development related, cloud back-end\u00a0included.<\/p>\n

Freelancing will save at first but looking\u00a0ahead into the future, you will most likely throw money into maintenance, bug fixes, and updates, etc.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, it all comes down to the complexity of your application. If you’re a mid-size enterprise the chances are that price isn’t as much of an issue but more so whether you can go to market fast with a quality and rake some cash in.<\/p>\n

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