What is low-code development? A Lego-like approach to building software

By Clint Boulton

Low-code development platforms employ visual, declarative techniques, which define data, logic, flows, forms and other application artifacts, without writing code, according to Forrester Research. Such tools enable developers to drag and drop application components as if they are moving virtual Lego blocks around a computer screen. Developers may code to integrate access to older applications, for reporting, and for special user interface requirements, Forrester analyst John Rhymer wrote in an October 2017 research report.

For a deeper look at low code, read technologist Steven Koh’s explanation, here, and Jason Bloomberg’s article distinguishing low code from its no-code cousin, here.

Read the entire article at https://www.cio.com/article/3263392/application-development/what-is-low-code-development-a-lego-like-approach-to-building-software.html

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