Why Low-Code is the Future of Enterprise Development: Insights from the Mendix Community

Digital transformation is no longer optional. Commercial-off-the-shelf-products (COTS) cannot flex with agile businesses. Forever Foundry’s clients are grappling with the challenges of delivering robust, scalable solutions at speed. One of our solutions is Mendix, a low-code development platform which is redefining the landscape of enterprise software development.

According to the State of the Mendix Developer Community 2024 report, 75% of developers now use low-code as their primary or exclusive method of building applications. What makes this trend noteworthy is its ability to empower a diverse range of users—from seasoned software engineers to those without formal programming training. Mendix bridges the gap, enabling both experienced developers and business users to create high-impact applications collaboratively.

Why Should You Care?

        1.      Faster Speed-to-Value: Low-code accelerates app delivery by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive coding tasks. This translates into quicker rollouts of mission-critical solutions.

        2.      Scalability for All Sizes: Whether it’s a small enterprise or a global corporation, the Mendix platform is built to scale, evidenced by its 200,000+ apps and 4,000 customers worldwide.

        3.      Reducing Complexity and Debt: By reducing reliance on traditional development, low-code avoids accumulating technical debt while meeting dynamic business needs.

Low-code isn’t replacing traditional programming; it’s amplifying it. Developers leverage Mendix’s extensibility features to integrate with existing systems, proving that low-code is a skillset enhancement—not a replacement.

Why bother?

For someone who wants to make a difference, the opportunity to innovate faster and future-proof your enterprise is clear. Low-code is not just a tool—it’s a strategic enabler of your transformation goals.

It's time to get on board - according to Gartner and CodeMotion Low-code and no code applications are gaining traction in the digital workplace. 70% of new applications will use no code or low code by 2025.