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What is low-code development?

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Low-code development lets people build software with little hand-written code, using visual tools, drag-and-drop, and pre-built components instead. It speeds up app creation and lets non-experts build tools, though complex needs may still require traditional coding. It builds apps with minimal hand-written code.

Key things to understand

  1. It builds apps with minimal hand-written code.
  2. It uses visual, drag-and-drop tools and components.
  3. It speeds up development and widens who can build.
  4. Complex cases may still need traditional code.

People also ask

What is low-code development?
Building software mostly through visual tools and pre-built parts, with little hand-written code.
What's the difference between low-code and no-code?
Low-code still allows some coding for flexibility; no-code aims to require none at all.
Who uses low-code platforms?
Both developers wanting speed and non-technical 'citizen developers' building their own tools.