For many years, there have been two routes that businesses take on their way to application development: buying ready-made apps from an external vendor or building these apps from scratch using skilled developers and codes.

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However, in the last few decades, the scenarios have changed with the rise and growth of sophisticated low-code/no-code (LC/NC) development. This is a great alternative that brings the power of application development to users across different industries.

Further, low-code/no-code (LC/NC) applications provide a close fit to different business requirements, as they can be implemented quickly and cost much less than a system developed in-house. 

So, the use of LCNC tools brings the potential for increased user accessibility, which promotes more innovation and relieves the load on IT departments. The adoption of LCNC platforms is the next step in making application development simple and accessible to everyone.

In this article, we will explore more about low-code and no-code through use cases and how they can benefit your business.

1. What is Low-code?

Low-code is a way of designing and building programs that use simple graphical tools and embedded functionality to eliminate the need for traditional or pro-code writing. Users may reduce their workload by utilizing low-code platforms that use tools to speed up and simplify certain operations. Examples include testing, troubleshooting, and development. These low-code app development platforms walk users through the process of building an app with tools.

2. What is No-code?

As the name implies, no-code does not require any code.  No-code app development platforms have pre-designed interfaces, which users may customize using visual tools. This enables non-technical business users to create apps without writing a single line of code.  

3. How Do Low-code and No-code Tools Work?

The foundation of low-code development platforms (LCDPs) and no-code development platforms (NCDPs) is built on the ideas of visual programming, model-driven design, and automated code generation. Regardless of coding skills, these platforms are purposefully made to appeal to non-technical users who are acquainted with the procedures and workflows inside their business department.

According to a recent Gartner survey, by 2024, almost 65% of applications developed globally will leverage LCNC platforms. The predicted growth rate for this is a sharp 165% per two years. So, when businesses start using LCNC technologies, the number and complexity of non-technical users rapidly increase as individuals realize the value of quick and precise app creation in nearly any business field.

4. Top Four Platforms Using Low-code and No-code Technology

Many platforms use the latest code tools, such as low-code and no-code, for app development. Here are four examples of low-code and no-code platforms that are helping non-technical users build unique applications:

4.1. Low-code Technology Platforms

4.1.1. Mendix

With easy one-line code, Mendix enables users to develop commercial apps. With the use of coding tools, users may create high-quality applications for a variety of field services, including equipment maintenance, digital insurance, delivery apps, and logistics tracking. Mendix provides a comprehensive end-to-end automation approach that integrates data, technologies, and people.

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