Low-Code Development
Low-code development is a software development approach that enables the creation of applications through graphical user interfaces and configuration instead of traditional hand-coded programming. It uses visual modeling tools, drag-and-drop components, and pre-built templates to accelerate development, reducing the need for extensive manual coding. This methodology aims to make application development accessible to non-technical users (citizen developers) while still allowing professional developers to build complex systems more efficiently.
Developers should learn low-code development when rapid prototyping, business process automation, or internal tool development is required, as it significantly reduces time-to-market and development costs. It's particularly useful in enterprise environments for creating workflow applications, data dashboards, and mobile apps without deep coding expertise. Professional developers can leverage low-code platforms to delegate simpler tasks to business users, freeing themselves for more complex, custom-coded solutions.