The ultimate benefit of low code and no code for business

Demands for hyper-automation (tools that enable the automation of operational processes within businesses) are increasing day by day. However, many businesses are currently facing difficulties in keeping pace with these development trends due to the limitations of programmers. Many IT projects are placed on a 'waiting list' due to lacking resources and expertise. As a result, work efficiency continues to decrease, and the time to bring products to the market, a critical factor for maintaining competitiveness, is threatened.

What is Low-Code?

Low-code is a rapid application development (RAD) method that allows for automatic code generation through visual building blocks, such as drag-and-drop interfaces. This automation enables low-code users to focus on what makes their application unique, rather than the common aspects of coding. Low-code strikes a balance between manual coding and no coding, as its users can still add code to the automatically generated code.

Examples: business process management platforms, website and mobile app development, tools bridging various departments like assessment management software, and integration with external plugins and advanced cloud computing technologies, such as machine learning libraries, robotic process automation.

What is No-Code?

No-code is also a RAD method and is often considered a part of modular plug-and-play, low-code development. While low-code involves some scripting or manual coding guidance from developers, no-code relies entirely on visual tools, with no manual coding involved.

Examples: self-service apps for business users, dashboards, mobile and web apps, content management platforms. No-code is ideal for standalone apps with quick development times, simple user interfaces, and straightforward automation.

Why they are so beneficial to the business?

A survey of IT professionals, as per AirSlate's CMO Shawn Herring, reveals that 41% of tech teams feel burdened by manual administrative tasks. Instead of hiring more staff, low-code and no-code solutions offer organizations agility to handle fluctuating demand and give employees more time for value-added tasks.

Low and no-code tools are gaining popularity because they benefit both beginner and experienced developers, saving them time and effort. These solutions address talent shortages, liberating senior engineers to focus on custom, high-code solutions. They enhance business agility, reduce hiring and application maintenance costs, and are suitable for public websites, online marketplaces, mobile apps, virtual assistants, voice agents, and chatbots. However, for complex enterprise applications, professional IT intervention may still be necessary in case of outages.

Low-code and no-code tools are particularly well-suited for tech-savvy business users looking to automate data-intensive processes with complex logic but minimal system load and user interaction. These power users combine in-depth domain knowledge with technical skills.

No-code and low-code would be an amazing trio with AI

The use of low-code and no-code platforms for creating artificial intelligence (AI) applications is on the rise. These platforms enable companies of all sizes and even individuals to use the power of AI without extensive coding knowledge.

The main advantage of using low-code and no-code technology is that it allows businesses to address issues like automation and enhancing the experience for customers and employees. Citizen developers can use these platforms to solve real-world problems without relying heavily on IT or technical teams.

Another benefit is that these platforms are like all-in-one solutions for integrating AI into business or customer processes, according to Kyle Tuberson, the CTO of global consultancy ICF. AI is a powerful tool that can make workflows more efficient by automating repetitive or time-consuming tasks. So, the idea of introducing AI in the workplace aligns with the primary purpose of low-code and no-code tools, which is to create digital experiences that make work easier. In conclusion, low-code, no-code, and AI applications all aim to improve and simplify workflows, making it a natural progression of how people work.

How NAL Solutions is adopting the trend?

At present, NAL Solutions is actively engaged in the development of separate source codes, each specifically customized for different facets of their ongoing projects. What sets these components apart is their innate compatibility with a diverse array of projects. This approach is strategically designed to harness the full potential of no-code and low-code technologies efficiently. By creating adaptable source codes that can seamlessly integrate with various project requirements, NAL Solutions is not only optimizing the development process but also harnessing the power of no-code and low-code platforms to their fullest extent. This approach, fueled by technology, not only enhances their project efficiency but also results in substantial reductions in both time and costs, making them more competitive and versatile in the technology landscape.