Understanding Low-Code Rapid Application Development Platforms
January 25, 2022

Colm Stafford
ERS IT Solutions

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.

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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.


Colm Stafford is the Managing Director of ERS IT Solutions
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