What is Low-Code, and how can it speed up your Digital Transformation?
Are you struggling to keep up with the demand for new digital solutions? You’re not alone.
In fact, 84% of enterprise businesses have already turned to low-code platforms to reduce the strain on their IT teams and accelerate software development.
But with so many options available, how do you choose the right platform for your business?
Let’s break it down and start with the basics.
What Exactly is Low-Code.
Low-code is transforming how software is built by letting developers create applications with minimal hand coding. This approach simplifies development, making it faster and more efficient.
It means you can quickly prototype, test, and deploy applications, then refine and iterate based on real feedback—all without the heavy lifting of traditional coding. In short, it’s about working smarter, not harder, and accelerating your product’s time-to-market.
Why Low-Code is a Game-Changer for Businesses.
- Faster Development and Deployment
Low-code platforms speed up the development process, cutting the time it takes to go from idea to launch.
What used to take months can now happen in weeks—letting you test, refine, and roll out your apps faster without compromising quality or maintainability, keeping you ahead of competitors.
- Reduce IT Costs
By reducing the need for extensive coding and large development teams, low-code makes digital transformation more affordable.
Developers can be upskilled quicker and, with the right tools, become more productive. Thus, fewer developers are needed, which means lower costs, making custom software development more accessible, even for smaller businesses.
- Adaptability for Changing Market Needs
Low-code platforms are flexible and scalable, meaning you can quickly adapt to market changes or launch new products and/or services in record time.
As your business evolves, your technology capabilities should evolve at the same or faster pace, ensuring you’re always ready for what’s next.
Choosing the Right Low-Code Platform.
Each platform has its own strengths and is suited to different business cases, making it important to choose the right low-code platform for your needs or even the right combination of platforms in some cases.
According to Gartner, the top 3 LCAP (Low-Code Application Platform) platforms include Mendix, OutSystems, and Microsoft’s Power Platform (PowerApps).
Here is a high-level overview of the top 3 low-code application development platforms:
| Platform | Strength | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Mendix | Ease of use, enhanced developer productivity, AI-driven automation, Native Mobile Apps, Workflows. | Enterprises needing rapid app development and flexible commercial and infrastructure options. |
| OutSystems | Great UX, scalability, advanced customisation, AI-infused app creation with Mentor, Mobile Apps. | From Rapid prototyping right through to large-scale digital transformation acceleration. |
| PowerApps | Integration with Microsoft ecosystem Ideal platform for developers with limited programming knowledge. |
Businesses already using Microsoft tools, inter-departmental workflows, and citizen development. |
The Future of Low-Code: What’s Next?
As businesses increasingly adopt low-code, their role in digital transformation will only expand. Emerging trends include:
- Democratisation of Development: Business users and IT teams collaborate on app development.
- AI and Low-Code Synergy: AI-driven automation enhances low-code capabilities, making app development even more intelligent and efficient.
- Core Enterprise Adoption: Low-code is evolving from a supplementary tool to a core enterprise technology.
JustSolve, Your Ideal Automation Partner
Selecting the wrong AI and low-code platforms can result in wasted resources and frustrating implementation challenges.
JustSolve removes the guesswork by helping you curate, select, implement, enable, and scale the right solution for your business.
As South Africa’s #1 low-code and AI advisory firm, JustSolve has the expertise and experience to guide and advise you on maximising the value of your digital transformation strategy.
Together they can enable your teams to deliver faster and smarter custom business solutions.
Are you considering Mendix, OutSystems, Microsoft PowerApps, or Microsoft CoPilot for your business?
JustSolve specialises in all four of these technologies and can advise you accordingly, so book a FREE consultation with the JustSolve team to find the best AI and low-code solution for your business case(s).
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