Low Code Platform
A low code platform is a software development environment that enables the creation of applications through graphical user interfaces and configuration instead of traditional hand-coded programming. It allows developers and non-developers to build apps by dragging and dropping components, using pre-built templates, and automating workflows with minimal manual coding. These platforms typically include features like visual modeling tools, integration capabilities, and deployment management to accelerate development.
Developers should learn low code platforms to rapidly prototype, build internal tools, or automate business processes without extensive coding, especially in scenarios like creating simple web apps, mobile apps, or workflow automations for non-technical users. They are valuable in enterprise settings for reducing development time and costs, enabling citizen development, and bridging gaps between IT and business teams, such as in building customer relationship management (CRM) systems or data dashboards.