Are Sophisticated Enterprise Low-Code Platforms A DevOpps Revolution?
Sophisticated Low-Code Platforms are now automating up to 85% of non-functional requirements (NFR’s) between Beta and Production and digitalising (automating) the application deployment / DevOps lifecycle.
NFRs are the criteria that specify the quality attributes or constraints of an app. Unlike Functional Requirements, which describe what the app should do, Non-Functional Requirements describe how the app should behave or what qualities it should possess. They are often related to aspects such as performance, security, reliability, scalability, usability, and more.
With NFRs like security, pen-testing, versioning, hardening, performance/load, cloud environment management / scalability, availability, usability, maintainability – automated - and ‘deployment in one click’ and with integrated AI assistants acting as co-pilot’s it’s looking like a tectonic shift in rapid application development
Question:
As opposed to replacing developers, will sophisticated ‘low-code’ platforms become co-pilots for full stack developers, improving speed-to-value and future-proofing app (reducing technical debt)?
In the ever-evolving landscape of rapid application development, the pursuit of agility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness has led to the emergence of low-code platforms as a game-changer. These platforms not only accelerate the development process but also revolutionise the way DevOps teams handle NFRs. Traditionally, addressing NFRs has been a time-consuming and resource-intensive aspect of application development. DevOps teams often find themselves grappling with the complexities of managing version control, ensuring application security, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and adhering to stringent hardening requirements. However, with the advent of low-code platforms, a significant portion of these NFRs can now be automated, thereby reducing cost and effort in rapid application development.
One of the key advantages of low-code platforms is their ability to automate NFRs like versioning seamlessly. These platforms provide built-in version control capabilities, allowing developers to track changes, collaborate efficiently, and roll back to previous versions if needed. By automating versioning, low-code platforms streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and empower DevOps teams to focus more on delivering value to customers rather than managing version control intricacies.
Moreover, low-code platforms excel in addressing security NFRs by integrating robust security features and best practices into the development process. From authentication and authorization mechanisms to data encryption and compliance standards, these platforms prioritize security at every stage of application development. With automated security measures in place, DevOps teams can mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and build trust with customers without sacrificing development speed or agility.
In addition to versioning and security, low-code platforms simplify cloud engineering NFRs by providing seamless integration with cloud services and infrastructure. These platforms offer pre-built connectors, templates, and deployment tools that streamline the deployment and scaling of applications in cloud environments. By automating cloud engineering tasks, such as provisioning resources, configuring infrastructure, and managing deployments, low-code platforms enable DevOps teams to leverage the scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency of cloud computing without the complexity.
It certainly seems like the sophistication of modern low-code platforms is driving a paradigm shift in enterprise application development. With advanced capabilities for customisation, extensibility, and integration, these platforms are increasingly capable of producing and maintaining enterprise-grade applications. DevOps teams can leverage the agility and productivity of low-code development while meeting the scalability, reliability, and performance requirements of complex enterprise applications.
At Forever Foundry we are witnessing how low-code platforms are reshaping the software development landscape for our clients, by automating a high percentage of NFRs and revolutionizing the SDLC. By streamlining versioning, hardening, cloud engineering, and security NFRs, these platforms enable us to work in partnership with client teams to deliver high-quality applications faster, cheaper, and with reduced effort. As our low-code platform partners continue to evolve and mature, they hold the potential to accelerate digital transformation initiatives and drive innovation across all industries.
Embracing the power of low-code development is not just about building applications; it's about transforming the way we approach software development and empowering DevOps teams to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive market.
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