Low-code, no-code: build an app by your own or hire an expert?

Today’s tech world is moving incredibly fast and is demanding on meeting the deadlines. Firms are aiming to shorten project completion thanks to optimising and automating from months to weeks or even days. One of the quick ways to launch an MVP in days is by using a low-code, or even no-code platform. What are the capabilities and pros and cons? 

Features of Low-Code and No-Code Platforms
Low-code platforms offer a balance between simplicity and flexibility. They allow users to add custom code if needed, which makes them suitable for developers who need to accelerate the application development process without sacrificing customization. In contrast, no-code platforms are designed for users with little to no programming experience. They rely on pre-built templates, workflows, and visual tools to create applications entirely through configuration rather than code. Both platforms generally include features like drag-and-drop interfaces or reusable components.

Integration with Data Workflows
Low-code and no-code platforms are valuable in enhancing data workflows, as they can integrate seamlessly with various data sources and APIs. For example, they can pull in data from CRMs, ERPs, and databases or export data to analytics platforms, creating a unified workflow without the need for extensive backend work. Additionally, these platforms often provide built-in connectors to integrate with popular software systems, making it easy to connect with existing tools like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and cloud services. This allows organizations to automate and streamline their data processing, analysis, and reporting, fostering a more data-driven approach without burdening IT resources.

Examples of Low-Code/No-Code Solutions

1. Microsoft Power Apps: A low-code solution that integrates smoothly with Microsoft’s ecosystem, allowing businesses to build apps that connect with services like SharePoint, Teams, and Azure. Power Apps is popular for automating workflows and creating custom applications tailored to business needs.
2. Tabidoo: A powerful no-code platform designed for efficient data management and workflow automation, enabling businesses to build custom applications without any programming. We have personal experience with the platform and it is superb. With features like customizable data tables, user permissions, workflow automation, and seamless integrations with popular tools like Google Sheets and Slack, Tabidoo is ideal for organizations looking to consolidate and streamline their data processes. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows businesses to replace traditional spreadsheets with a more robust, secure, and scalable solution, making it suitable for managing CRM, project workflows, inventory, and more. Furthermore, Tabidoo is an original Czech company, for those in Czechia who seek domestic products.   

Low-code and no-code solutions are democratizing application development, empowering businesses to innovate faster and reduce dependency on traditional coding. For example, David Bressler managed to launch an app in Bubble.io in less then two months, whilst making the project just 2 hours a day, and maintaining a full-time job. He was able to create an app that utilises ChatGPT in managing excel spreadsheets. 

However, it still holds true that for more specific or complex applications, hiring a developer might be better for a more tailored approach – it always resides on the needs and capacities businesses have. 

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