AWS announced the preview of the Amazon Q Developer integration in GitHub.
You may have heard that flexibility is one of the most important benefits of Low-Code Rapid Application Development. They make the majority of development more doable, whether you're an owner-operator or a tech developer yourself. They not only simplify and streamline the process, but they also have a positive economic impact in terms of cost and efficiency. As markets expand and become increasingly digitally driven, the ability to cut overheads and bring app development in-house opens up the market for even the smallest startup.
Benefits of Low-Code Rapid Application Development:
Improved Agility
Working at digital speed entails developing the app capabilities that consumers need to work seamlessly across various devices.
Decreased Costs
Costs are reduced as a result of the capacity to construct more apps in less time. But that isn't the only factor. Low-code development eliminates the need for additional developers, lowering the cost of recruiting.
Productivity Gains
What used to take months now takes days, if not minutes, thanks to low-code development, which allows more apps to be produced in less time. Time is no longer an impediment to true innovation thanks to low-code development.
Improved Customer Service
Low-code development has ramifications outside the IT department. An improved customer experience is one of the downstream impacts of increased speed.
Risk Management & Governance
Low-code development enables rapid change, allowing you to meet regulatory standards and meet timelines.
Rapid Transformation
Low-code development takes the guesswork out of creating outstanding, modern business apps. And less complexity implies less turbulence. Organizations are better positioned to adapt and respond to rapidly changing business situations because of these low-code features.
Over at ERS IT Solutions, they have put together an infographic that looks at Understanding Low-Code Rapid Application Development Platform. They look at the stats behind Low-Code Rapid Application Development Platform, the phases of Rapid Application Development, what is No/Low Code and Low Code vs RAD.
Industry News
The OpenSearch Software Foundation, the vendor-neutral home for the OpenSearch Project, announced the general availability of OpenSearch 3.0.
Wix.com announced the launch of the Wix Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server.
Pulumi announced Pulumi IDP, a new internal developer platform that accelerates cloud infrastructure delivery for organizations at any scale.
Qt Group announced plans for significant expansion of the Qt platform and ecosystem.
Testsigma introduced autonomous testing capabilities to its automation suite — powered by AI coworkers that collaborate with QA teams to simplify testing, speed up releases, and elevate software quality.
Google is rolling out an updated Gemini 2.5 Pro model with significantly enhanced coding capabilities.
BrowserStack announced the acquisition of Requestly, the open-source HTTP interception and API mocking tool that eliminates critical bottlenecks in modern web development.
Jitterbit announced the evolution of its unified AI-infused low-code Harmony platform to deliver accountable, layered AI technology — including enterprise-ready AI agents — across its entire product portfolio.
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, and Synadia announced that the NATS project will continue to thrive in the cloud native open source ecosystem of the CNCF with Synadia’s continued support and involvement.
RapDev announced the launch of Arlo, an AI Agent for ServiceNow designed to transform how enterprises manage operational workflows, risk, and service delivery.
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd.(link is external) announced that its Quantum Firewall Software R82 — the latest version of Check Point’s core network security software delivering advanced threat prevention and scalable policy management — has received Common Criteria EAL4+ certification, further reinforcing its position as a trusted security foundation for critical infrastructure, government, and defense organizations worldwide.
Postman announced full support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), helping users build better AI Agents, faster.
Opsera announced new Advanced Security Dashboard capabilities available as an extension of Opsera's Unified Insights for GitHub Copilot.