Changing the game: Why low-code apps are transforming business applications

In today’s rapidly changing technology landscape, traditional software development approaches often fall short in terms of time, resources and required expertise. The introduction of low code/no code solutions, such as Microsoft’s Power Platform, is empowering organisations to create robust, customised applications with minimal coding, providing both organisations and vendors with increased agility and significant time savings.

In this blog post, we explore the benefits of low-code apps and why they are the future of business applications.

Accelerated Development

Low-code development eliminates the need for extensive manual coding, enabling developers to build applications through visual interfaces and drag-and-drop functionality. This user friendly, streamlined approach significantly reduces the time required to develop complex applications, enabling rapid responses to evolving requirements. By streamlining the development process, the Power Platform allows us to build, test, and deploy applications in a fraction of the time.

 Increased productivity

Traditional software development often requires a team of specialised developers, each with their own skill set. Microsoft’s Power Platform simplifies the development process by providing a visual interface that enables our functional consultants and business analysts to actively contribute to application development. Even individuals without extensive coding experience can leverage the intuitive tools to create functional applications. This not only increases productivity but also fosters collaboration between business and IT teams, resulting in applications that more closely align with business requirements.

Enhanced agility and flexibility 

For us, agility is our superpower! Low-code development allows us to quickly adapt to changing requirements, customer needs and emerging technologies. Using the Power Platform, we can rapidly prototype and iterate on applications, incorporating user feedback  in real-time. This flexibility ensures that applications remain relevant and responsive, enabling businesses to seize new opportunities and gain a competitive edge.

Cost efficiency  

Traditional application development can be expensive, requiring significant investments in developer talent, infrastructure, and maintenance. Low code solutions such as Microsoft’s Power Platform, provide a cost-effective alternative, reducing the need for extensive coding expertise and minimising the time spent on development cycles. Additionally, low-code development allows us to leverage existing resources, integrate with legacy systems, and automate processes, resulting in lower operational costs. The ability to build and maintain applications with reduced resources, positions low-code apps as a cost-efficient solution for businesses of all sizes.

Improved user experience

The success of any application lies in its ability to deliver an exceptional user experience. The Power Platform facilitates the creation of user-centric applications through intuitive interfaces, customisable templates, and pre-built components. This provides a seamless user experience across multiple devices, delivering visually appealing, easy to navigate applications tailored to specific user needs. By focusing on user experience, businesses can drive engagement, enhance customer satisfaction, and increase user adoption.

Governance and Release Management

Low code applications does not mean it needs to be the wild west and be an uncontrolled environment. You can develop a governance framework utilising the Power Platform Centre of Excellence toolkit that allows IT to manage enterprise applications and reuse components, create a common look and feel to applications and monitor for security. We also recommend utilising DevOps and going through a formal release management process that aligns with the formality of your organisation. Getting this balance right is the key to enabling rapid low-code development combined with maturity and control of your environment.

Overall, low-code apps are transforming the way businesses build and deploy applications. By accelerating development, increasing productivity, enhancing agility, and delivering cost-efficient solutions, the Power Platform has become the driving force behind us, providing digital innovation to our customers. As we see it, low-code apps will continue to shape the landscape of business applications, enabling organisations to stay agile, responsive, and innovative in the face of constant change.

Want a sneak peek at some of the apps we have developed? Head over to our App library on our website and reach out if any of them interest you and your business.