From the start, low-code has always been a misunderstood concept. Over time, however, not only has demand for low-code platforms grown exponentially, organisations have also become aware of the truth behind the misconceptions. In a fast-changing world, organisations must innovate or fall behind. A shortage of skilled developers has led to low-code development. Companies are increasingly choosing low-code platforms to speed up their app development process and their digital transformation initiatives. But as low-code becomes more popular, a few misconceptions have arisen. We would like to put these myths to rest.
Myth #1: Low-code = low customisation
Let's start with the most common myth about low-code: that you can't really build anything custom with it. Nothing could be further from the truth!
The idea behind low-code development is to achieve as much as possible without code, but this does not mean developers cannot extend the functionality with code if they want to. In short, low-code platforms give both the business and IT the tools to work together and quickly build valuable enterprise apps, while keeping control over the entire lifecycle of the application.
Myth #2: Low-code increases security risks
Here, too, the opposite is actually true! Many low-code platforms have built-in security features and improve visibility, which makes it easier for IT to enforce security. Features such as low-code automation also help to standardise processes, create process consistency and reduce errors.
With additional features, such as permission-based user access, teams can also decide who gets access to what. That makes secure collaboration between internal and external stakeholders possible.
Myth #3: Low-code development is only for the development phase
Low-code platforms such as OutSystems support the entire 'app lifecycle', because the complete process, from idea and development to testing and management, takes place within the platform.
This gives a time-to-market advantage that lets organisations innovate faster than their competitors.
Low-code platforms also include visual development tools, social collaboration tools and end-user feedback loops. All of this makes for a fast development phase, but also for speed in testing new ideas, responding to feedback and rolling out applications and portals.
Myth #4: Low-code is for small and simple applications
People still think that low-code equals small-scale development. Research by Forrester, however, shows that enterprise applications are mostly complex, large and crucial to the business. And that these are often built with low-code platforms.
Most applications built with low-code tools are used by the entire organisation or by several departments.
Of course, you can also develop simple applications with a low-code platform. But it is certainly possible to build more complex applications that are crucial to the way an organisation runs.
Myth #5: Low-code makes developers redundant
This is perhaps one of the most common misconceptions. Low-code doesn't make developers redundant; it makes their lives easier.
It takes over many of the tedious coding tasks and lets developers focus on 'the bigger picture' and on delivering solutions faster.
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