No-code development platform
A no-code development platform (NCDP) supports creating software via a graphical user interface (GUI) and configuration instead of programming – coding.
As with a low-code development platform, it is meant to expedite application development,[1] but completely eliminates writing code. This is usually accomplished by offering prebuilt templates.[2] In the 2010s, both of these types of platforms increased in popularity as companies dealt with a limited supply of competent software developers.[3]
No-code development is closely related to visual programming.[4]
Use
[edit]No-code tools are often designed with line of business users in mind as opposed to traditional IT. These platforms allow users to build tools and applications with little to no programming expertise.[5][permanent dead link]
The potential benefits of using a NCDP include:
- Agility – NCDPs typically provide some degree of templated user-interface and user experience functionality for common needs such as forms, workflows, and data display allowing creators to expedite parts of the app creation process.[6]
- Richness – NCDPs which at one point were limited to more basic application functions increasingly provide a level of feature-richness and integrations that allows users to design, develop, and deploy apps that meet specific business needs.[7]
Future of workflow automation
[edit]No-code platforms are reshaping software development by democratizing access to automation and application building. As AI-driven automation advances, no-code solutions are expected to handle more sophisticated workflows, reducing reliance on traditional coding. This shift fosters innovation across industries, making software creation more accessible to businesses and individuals alike.[8]
See also
[edit]- AI-assisted software development
- Flow-based programming
- List of online database creator apps
- Low-code development platforms
- Rapid application development
- Lean software development
- Platform as a service
- Vibe coding
References
[edit]- ^ Miller, Austin (30 July 2021). "Low Code vs No Code Explained". BMC Blogs. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Crivello, Adam. "Best No-Code Development Platforms". G2. Reviewed and edited by Shanti Nair. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ Kirvan, Paul; Pratt, Mary K. (15 March 2024). "low-code and no-code development platforms". techtarget.com. Archived from the original on 8 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ Caballar, Rina Diane (11 March 2020). "Programming Without Code: The Rise of No-Code Software Development". IEEE. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "No-Code: What Business Leaders Need to Know". Harvard Business Review. 1 December 2021.
- ^ Harris, Richard (25 October 2017). "Low code and no code app development benefits". App Developer Magazine. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Brown, Natalie (15 January 2019). "How Zero-Code Platforms Are Becoming A Boon For Enterprises". Trend in Tech. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Björkholm, Mika; Petranen, Aleksi (January 2025). "Technology Report: Automated Code Generation & AI Tools on Low-Code/No-Code". ResearchGate.
External links
[edit]- Pattani, Aneri (16 November 2016). "A coding revolution in the office cube sends message of change to IT". CNBC. Retrieved 15 November 2017.