What Can We Expect Next in the Fast-Moving Low-Code World?

There has been explosive growth in the various functions across the software development lifecycle. Amid the same, the low-code platforms have emerged as a popular choice for driving application development and connecting fragmented workflows across the enterprise.  

Globally, low-code app development platforms are expected to contribute to  65%  of app development activities by 2024. Indeed, the future of low-code is looking bright, and businesses have taken notice of the same. To put that into numbers,  96%  of SaaS and product people already use low-code tools or are willing to use them soon.  

Why Exactly Is Low-code Becoming So Popular? 

According to research, the low-code development platform market is expected to be worth  $73.82 billion by 2027. These platforms provide businesses with an intuitive way to create powerful apps without having to code from scratch. They're also incredibly flexible and customizable—you can change the look and feel of your app as you go along or just add new features as needed. 

More profoundly: 

• Low-code platforms have a low entry barrier. Business users don't explicitly need rich programming experience or special skills to get started. They only require know-how of how the platform works and what they want to achieve. 
• With a low-code platform, teams can build custom apps at scale. Whether they want to create a simple utility app for a department or a full-fledged enterprise solution, low-code  facilitates businesses to develop myriad apps as and when required. 

So, Where Is Low-Code World Heading? 

1. Embracing Hype-rautomation 

Gartner predicts that deployment and investment in hyper-automation will increase significantly in the forthcoming years. Business-driven hyper-automation is poised to take off as organizations rapidly discover, vet, and automate as many business and IT activities as feasible.  

Tools with low-code or no-code capabilities are positioned to lead the charge in this arms race toward hyper-automation. Organizations that approach hyper-automation from such a strategic, business-linked, and coordinated perspective will be able to uncover new efficiencies that directly align with their corporate objectives. 

2. Cybersecurity 

Due to vulnerabilities in APIs such as Log4j, many software engineers have discovered they need to focus more on API security. As a result, security must be incorporated earlier in the development process to guard against potential data breaches and leaks. 

Low-code tools help with just that by facilitating seamless integrations with security tools, conceptualizing the otherwise sophisticated automation workflows, and weaving in automated scenarios in a way that they complement the  security teams' efforts  and adhere to security policies. 

3. Organizational Alignment 

Low-code platforms promise to completely change how individual departments or organizational units develop new software applications. Streamlining workflows is essential for no-code businesses to succeed. Departments ought to be able to collaborate freely across functions in a low-code initiative. 

In essence, low-code platforms streamline the development processes used by business and IT teams and make it simple to transfer information between departments of a corporation. This emphasis on alignment and transparency gives everyone in the organization a reason to look for novel ideas and offers a common base for decision-making. 

4. Rapid Prototyping Platforms 

The traditional way to build software was to write, test, and release a lot of code till you got the app just right. But in the fast-moving low-code world, it's all about prototyping—and the best way to do that is with a rapid prototyping platform. 

A rapid prototyping platform is an all-in-one solution that lets you build, test, and deploy applications quickly by combining the power of code with the simplicity of drag-and-drop tools.  

With these platforms, teams can create prototypes in minutes instead of weeks or months—and get feedback from the users about what works and what doesn't before they've invested too many resources into developing a product that nobody wants. 

5. Voice First Platforms 

Voice-first platforms are already here, but their potential is not yet fully realized. With the rise of Alexa and Google Assistant, we've seen massive growth in user voice-first experiences. But what comes next?  

As it stands, we'll see much more focus on facilitating frictionless experiences using low-code development that allows users to interact with their devices through voice alone, without touching or clicking anything. 

6. Proliferating Low-Code Use-Cases 

In the future, we'll see more companies like Wix and Webflow emerge across industries. Low-code, no-code companies are already having a massive impact on how websites are built. The technology is getting better, and the people who use it are getting more skilled at leveraging it to its utmost potential.  

Conclusion 

Low-code platforms have the ability to create astonishing use cases, thanks to their quick and flexible nature. They are a great solution for companies that want to leverage the power of automation to drive innovation and growth within their portfolio. 

With increasing project complexity, we see no sign of a slowdown or reversal of the low-code evolution any time soon.  

The key is to prepare your company to succeed in tomorrow's low code market by planning now for what lies ahead. The experts at Novigo can help with just that. Connect with us today!