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As part of Solutions Review’s Premium Content Series\u2014a collection of contributed columns written by industry experts in maturing software categories\u2014Zdravko Kolev, the <\/span>Product Development Manager at <\/span><\/span>Infragistics<\/span><\/span><\/a>, shares additional insights on adopting low-code development tools and platforms and the considerations companies should make when selecting a solution.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/span>In a follow-up piece to 3 Reasons Companies Adopt Low-Code Development Platforms<\/em><\/a><\/strong>, Zdravko Kolev returns with additional insights into the process companies should go through when assessing, selecting, and optimizing low-code development tools and platforms for their business processes and operations. This article will cover integral considerations around the people who will be using the low-code tools, the usability of the tools, potential limitations, and scalability.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Crucial Considerations to Make When Adopting Low-Code Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1) The Users of the Low-Code Platform\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As mentioned in the previous article<\/a><\/strong>, some low-code tools work seamlessly with design systems, enable cross-collaboration, and help eliminate prolonged processes like juggling designer-developer handoffs and POCs. This means that screen design, for example, is done with a drag-and-drop, design-time experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is the difference between this method and the usual UX\/visual design tool? Low-code platforms have a WYSIWYG interface and build a complete running app in the background with the ability to bind data, generate code, and enable and preview real-screen interactions. This means that any team member with an idea can express the design, not just someone with access to a designer. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With that in mind, knowing who will be using the product and what skills they possess is essential. For example, remote developers might have different needs than citizens developers. In contrast, IT developers with less technical expertise will similarly need a more accessible solution than high-level developers looking for RAD. Companies also need to account for whether the low-code system will be used by design and<\/em> dev teams, one or the other, and whether or not non-technical stakeholders will be using the solution.<\/p>\n

When researching the most appropriate product, check whether it has a built-in function to translate design files into complete apps and an application life cycle manager. <\/span>However, keep in mind that low-code tools are not entirely replacing the need for technical expertise and programming skills. Although citizen developers will have the opportunity to create simpler apps, large and complex business apps will still require the skills of more experienced developers.\u202fIn other words, low-code app builders should be understood as a blend-in model that complements, reinvents, and streamlines traditional coding. With the right low-code tools, businesses can bridge the demand for innovations, fewer resources, and more collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2) Ease of Use, Interface, and Built-In Functionalities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Flexibility is critical in a low-code development platform. These tools automate app design and development operations by providing reusable drag-and-drop components. When looking at a platform’s specifics or testing the functions in a trial version, look for building blocks that offer a simple way to repurpose and transform boilerplate content.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before adopting low-code tools, ask the following questions about the functionalities and interfaces it offers:<\/p>\n