Benefits of low-code.
In a previous blog post, we discussed the challenges in low code and the alternatives available.
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When considering working with low code, several factors must be weighed against each other. Besides discussing low-code challenges and its alternatives, we would like to list the advantages of using low-code for your business!
Low code advantage 1: Rapid and efficient development.
Those who develop applications with low code will immediately notice that it is a lot faster than developing with high code. This is to be expected, as low-code environments use pre-built modules that have already undergone rigorous testing and improvements by the developer. As a result, most of the work has been done, and the processes needed are much faster. Thus, in low code, there are minimal bug issues and quality assurance process should run smoothly.
This rapid and efficient development has several advantages. It allows for the fast development of prototypes to test if your initial vision is truly what you want to create. It also improves collaboration between teams: you can quickly move from separate ideas to a concrete application. In this way, you shorten the time-to-market of your applications, and you can also respond much faster to trends, opportunities and changing needs. This fosters adaptability and agility within both your applications and organization.
Low code advantage 2: Visual where possible, code where necessary.
Grexx Platform combines the best of both worlds: the ease and speed of building without code, with all the room to incorporate code needed. For most projects built with our platform, there is a 90/10 split, with the applications made up of 90% pre-built modules with no code involved. These parts of the application can easily be built by citizen developers without specific programming knowledge. The other 10% contains code, and is completed by, for example, software developers or full stack developers.
If you're unsure what's useful or necessary for your project, we're more than happy to assist you. Our Grexx Academy, with training and coaching, teaches you what you need to know, and our consultancy support team is always ready to help you. We take a thorough approach to working together to ensure success. Our team of developers can also work with your team to complete part of the code. Grexx Platform is flexible.
Low code benefit 3: Integration with existing systems.
At Grexx, we think understand the importance of seamless integration. Grexx Connect supports a wide range of integrations to meet your needs:
• Integrations with large software packages, for example, Salesforce, or Azure Active Directory, are easy to create without code.
• The somewhat trickier links, for example, with an in-house database or an old legacy system, are no problem for Grexx Connect either. These often require some code and our team can assist you.
• All other links to systems with an accessible interface are also fine to build, usually without high-code intervention, for example, a RESTful API, an SFTP link, or a system that sends emails that we can catch.
In short, your low-code application can be easily integrated into your organization's digital ecosystem.
Low-code advantage 4: Faster time to market and better team collaboration.
We’ve all been on those projects where teams are constantly talking over each other, wasting valuable time. Low code helps improve collaboration between. With an LCAP (Low Code Application Platform) different teams can use a common visual language to communicate. This not only reduces the need for technical knowledge but also allows non-technical stakeholders to be directly involved in the development process, which results in prototypes being developed quickly. Align requirements, wishes, and expectations together by working faster and more efficiently.
Low-code advantage 5: working cost-effectively.
Low code development is significantly speedier than high code development. This time saving aspect makes low code software development financially appealing choice. The advantage not only applies to the initial investment (building the software), but for maintenance and management afterwards.
For high code applications, traditional developers are needed to keep your application up and running and to make minor updates and adjustments. For low code applications, it’s unnecessary: citizen developers can handle maintenance and management task with a lower price-tag to match.
Low-code advantage 6: less risk in terms of security & compliance.
Security and compliance in software development has long since ceased to be an afterthought. There are an awful lot of factors to consider, which are constantly evolving and for the average developer, it is almost impossible to keep up. When you build from scratch, you are fully responsible for the choices you make and any challenges you may not foresee.
By using Grexx Platform, you automatically have access to our out-of-the-box best practices in security and compliance. We are certified for ISO 27001 (information security) and NEN 7510 (information security in healthcare). We also have an annual ISAE 3402 assurance statement prepared and we use the SOC 2 control framework.
Setting up a secure environment can be a daunting task on your own. Using Grexx Platform means you automatically use our secure infrastructure. We also offer a toolbox full of additional security options, in which you can make your own choices. That's a lot easier than building solid security from scratch!
These are just six of the many benefits Grexx Platform has to offer. We could continue writing ten or twenty more, but ... we’re sure you get the gist. Would you like to look around the Grexx Platform right away? Then create an account or schedule a demo. We'd love to show you how it works!
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