Is no code low code for you and your company? Discover the pros and cons of LCNC in business practice

Creating Software Has Never Been Easier

Especially when technologies such as AI and no-code low-code are available on the market. Although both innovations spark a lot of interest, many people still have doubts about creating software without using code (no-code) or with minimal use of it (low-code). What causes these doubts? Primarily, it's the very low awareness about no-code low-code technology. Therefore, in this article, we will analyze all the pros and cons of LCNC (no-code/low-code) technology and indicate which solutions are appropriate for this approach in software development. Discover the truth about no-code/low-code and see if it's the right technology for you and your needs.

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What Are No-Code and Low-Code Technologies?

Although you probably already know what this technology is, we will start from the basics to delve deeper into the analysis. So, how do we define no-code and low-code?

No-code is a technology that allows for the creation of applications without writing a single line of code, while low-code minimizes the need for coding, still maintaining the possibility of its editing for more advanced functions.

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Types of No-Code Low-Code Platforms

When building software in a LCNC approach, special platforms are used that enable the creation of specific functionalities. We distinguish between generally available no-code low-code platforms, such as Bubble, Webflow, or FlutterFlow, and Enterprise solutions: PowerApps, Mendix, or OutSystems.

The first group of generally available tools is designed in a very intuitive way, intended for a broad range of users and allowing for the creation of software with great ease. These are external tools that we can use at any time by purchasing access to them. They are mainly intended for small and medium-sized companies, as well as teams and departments within larger organizations.

On the other hand, Enterprise solutions are advanced systems that are mainly intended for large companies to create comprehensive internal solutions. Such platforms are integrated with the organization's existing systems and require significantly greater time and financial investment for their implementation.

Therefore, in this article, we will focus primarily on generally available no-code low-code solutions, like Bubble, Xano, Webflow, or FlutterFlow. They enjoy immense popularity precisely because of the comprehensiveness of the tools offered for rapid software development and significantly lower cost of their use.

That's the theory, but what does it look like in practice?

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No-Code Low-Code in Practice - Speed of Software Development

Analyzing the pros and cons, we will rely on market data and our own years of experience. Let's start by examining the most popular asset of LCNC, namely the speed we gain compared to traditional programming.

Unfortunately, many enthusiasts of this technology get carried away in their calculations and indicate that LCNC can accelerate software development processes by even 10 times or even 15 times. Is this possible? Yes and no - let me explain.

The fact is that LCNC platforms allow for the acceleration of certain technical stages compared to traditional programming. However, they cannot significantly speed up the entire application-building process. Especially when we want to build comprehensive software or, for example, a polished MVP, and not just a barely functioning application.

So, how much does LCNC realistically speed up the software development process? By 40-50%! Which still represents a huge saving of time and money.

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This saving is primarily due to the optimization of technical stages, whose execution is indeed significantly accelerated by no-code low-code. However, when planning software development, it's also important to remember the other stages of the process, such as conceptual work, design, or testing. Here too, we gain some savings, thanks to LCNC allowing us to implement changes in much less time and more easily adapt the software to new needs compared to traditional programming.

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Is No-Code Low-Code Expensive?

We've analyzed the time savings gained through no-code/low-code, but what does it look like financially?

This is the most difficult element to estimate, as it depends on many factors. Most importantly, who is creating the software and the cost of their services. It also depends on how complex an application we want to create and which LCNC tools and platforms we want to use.

These last two elements are strongly linked, as each LCNC platform has different packages and naturally, the larger the software we want to create, the higher the overall process cost will be. By how much?

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Save with Greater Knowledge about No-Code Low-Code

The cheapest subscription for no-code/low-code platforms starts from a few dozen dollars per month. For basic solutions on a smaller scale, it's possible to achieve really low costs. In the case of more advanced solutions, it's worth getting a good understanding of the offers from LCNC platforms or consulting with experts, as the prices for hosting are higher here than with traditional infrastructure providers.

Moreover, when choosing a tool or platform, the first thing to check is whether the usage is associated with a cost per application or per user. This is one of the key factors that will verify the level of savings we can expect in the short and long term.

However, from experience, we know that even with larger applications or larger subscription packages, the entire cost associated with LCNC platforms is fully compensated with a significant surplus. How is this possible? Precisely due to the significant reduction in time and development cost.

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Which No-Code Low-Code Platform is Best for You?

When planning to build software with no-code/low-code, it's always worth gaining full knowledge and being sure which platform, or sometimes even a combination of platforms, LCNC will be best for our solution.

Moreover, sometimes it turns out that the most effective way for development might be to combine, for example, traditional programming on the front end, with no-code technology on the back end. And such knowledge, about which approach to choose, is mainly possessed by experienced practitioners.

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Check What Will Be Best for You

Observing the software development market for years and being well acquainted with this area, we can confidently confirm that no-code low-code technology is incredibly helpful and significantly simplifies the entire development process. However, it's indeed necessary to know how to use it and to keep up with trends, which change almost as rapidly as in AI.

Therefore, wanting to help every company considering using no-code/low-code, we offer a free consultation with our CTO - Kamil Tarczyński. During such a consultation, you will find out:

• if no-code/low-code is truly the best solution for your needs,
• which LCNC platforms will be best for building your IT projects,
• what to pay special attention to when planning the entire development process and competencies within the organization.

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Kamil Tarczyński is a pioneer in the no-code low-code industry, who leads a team of developers on a daily basis, combining the world of traditional programming with LCNC technology. Possessing the most up-to-date knowledge on the market, he eagerly shares it and educates managers.

Sign up for a consultation by clicking the banner below and ask any question during the meeting about no-code low-code.

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