Exploring Low-Code Development: Expansion and Complexities

Low - Code

Traditional Coding

Vendor Solutions

Pros

Rapid deployment:
thanks to high speed of development and module reuse low-code platforms enable quick turnaround times, from ideation to deployment

User accessibility:
these platforms are designed to be user-friendly, allowing non-developers to contribute to the development process

Cost efficiency:
low-code development can significantly reduce the initial costs associated with application development

Flexibility and control:
developers have full control over the code, which allows for custom solutions tailored to specific business needs

Performance and optimization:
since developers can optimize the code, traditional development can lead to more efficient applications, especially for complex and high-load scenarios

Advanced functionality:
more sophisticated features and functionalities that require detailed customizations are often easier to implement

Ready to use:
helps saving time a, resources and effort in development

Support and updates:
vendor decision usually includes regular updates and support

Cost predictability:
costs are often clear upfront, and there is less risk of overruns compared to development projects (if you do not plan customize it a lot)

Cons

Complexity management:
as the application grows, so does its complexity. There comes a point where the simplicity of low-code might conflict with the need for advanced functionalities.

Limited customization:
while flexible, may not suit needs requiring deep, specialized functionalities

Less market expertise and less developed approaches for process such as security / deployment / quality assurance / etc.

Performance issues:
applications built with low-code platforms may not perform as well as those built from scratch, especially under high load conditions

Longer development time:
developing software traditionally is usually more time-consuming due to the need for writing more code from scratch

Higher costs:
because of the increased development time and the need for skilled developers, traditional development tends to be more expensive

Requires skilled resources:
you need a team of experienced developers who understand the programming languages and architectures involved, which may be difficult to hire and retain

Limited customization:
may not perfectly fit every specific requirement and adjustments can be costly or impossible sometimes

Dependency on vendor:
the organization’s ability to adapt the software depends on the vendor’s roadmap and responsiveness and it is hard to push forward your requirements

Potential overhead:
vendor’s solution may include unnecessary features that complicate to use and maintenance