22 myths about no-code / low-code pt. 1

Today, we will take a look and discuss the most popular myths about no-code. There is a big lack of knowledge about this new approach in app development. However, this trend is no longer a fancy word and buzz. Now we are dealing with a big movement which will result in huge changes in the following years. It would be a shame not to get on the train of this movement and not get ahead of your competition. 

There are a lot of myths about no-code / low-code and that’s why we decided to split this article into two parts (part 2 you can find here). Let’s start! 

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1. Low-Code / No-Code Platforms only work for small departmental applications

Myth – Low-code and no-code apps are currently being used for complex enterprise applications in organizations across the globe. Low-code platforms can be used to build even more complex applications. However, these platforms require technical skills to do so.

Many organizations feel no-code / low-code as something basic. That’s why they do not use it to make another step towards digitalization. The fact is that there are a lot of global companies which are running only on no-code / low-code platforms and solutions. It may start with just the onboarding process of a new employee but it usually expands to take over the entire department and then scale to the others.

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2. Low-Code / No-Code Platforms address only the “Build” phase of the application development

Low-code / no-code platforms support the entire application development life-cycle, right from ideation to deployment and maintenance. A lot of people worry about the need to migrate to custom development, before they even build an MVP solution. In most cases, there is no such need as low-code / no-code platforms are suitable to run your business successfully.

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3. Low-Code / No-Code platforms are not flexible

Low-code / no-code platforms were actually built for flexibility and ease of use! Users can convert their ideas to applications in minutes and hours. According to their needs, they can modify or extend the functionality anytime they want.

A lot of platforms are also open to add custom code with custom functionality and elements.

This is one of those funny myths about low-code / no-code platforms. The whole purpose of these platforms is to provide flexibility for businesses to solve their unique challenges and build custom applications to suit their needs.

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4. Use of Low-Code / No-Code platforms lead to the creation of “Shadow IT”

Shadow IT refers to mismanaged and ungoverned development and use of apps. The fear is that since low-code no-code development is so easy, anyone can start building and using the apps creating application silos in the organization resulting in disconnected systems and chaos. 

First of all, not everyone wants to start building, also not everyone will have access to appropriate assets, and not everyone will be able to build something on no-code platforms. Also, with proper governance from the central IT team, the IT backlog can be cleared quickly without the risk of Shadow IT.

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5. Investors don’t take no-code / low-code seriously.

A lot of global platforms are built with no-code: 

1. Dividend Finance - raised 1 bln $ from investments and loans
2. Bubble.io - no-code platform raised 100 mln $ in 2021
3. Microsoft - build PowerPlatform to enable low-code / no-code development on Microsoft 365 platform 
4. Google - build AppSheet to enable users quick app development
5. AppGyver - another no-code platform that was acquired by SAP in February 2021

Also, no-code tools allow businesses to maximum cut time-to-market when they want to try new ideas. You still think that no-codes are something that investors won't be interested in?