10 ingenious ways you can use low code in your company

Low code is a software development method that aims to speed up and simplify the development process.

The big advantage: with low code, you can largely do without programming.

This speeds up the process many times over because it eliminates by far the most time-consuming factor in software development: manually writing code. Instead of programming languages and frameworks, low-code developers work with a modular system that provides ready-made buttons, navigation elements, design elements and functions. These can be flexibly adapted to individual requirements, which makes application development much more user-friendly. In times of a shortage of skilled workers, this is a real blessing.

Wondering what the catch is here? The good news is that with low-code development, basically everything is possible that you can also implement with classic software development.

Important to know: However, this advantage is by no means a substitute for strategic planning.

In addition, certain technological requirements must be met, i.e. you need a suitable low-code tool (such as nedyx) or a service provider who can give you access to a suitable solution.

We will now tell you what great opportunities this opens up for your company.

You probably know the problem from your own company: Due to the digitalization boom in Germany, the capacities of most in-house IT departments are completely exhausted because they have been involved in projects for years.

If you still need a customized software solution, you often have to wait a long time for implementation - or alternatively, you cancontact a software company . However, most providers charge a high price for this.

In most cases, however, you cannot expect a quick solution to your problem, because: The waiting lists of software houses are long. And since the majority of providers still work with a conventional development approach, implementation can take many months or even years.

In this context, low code is emerging as an exciting alternative, because: Due to the reduced effort involved in low-code development, professional solutions can be realized within a few weeks at a very good price.

Plus: many companies and departments have talented career changers in their own ranks who can learn low code themselves in a short space of time through appropriate training .

Admittedly: You shouldn't expect miracles at first. However, as you gain experience, you will benefit from an increase in know-how and technology skills within your own ranks - and will be able to cover at least part of your future software requirements with your own resources.

Even though digitalization has now picked up speed in Germany: There is still a lot of catching up to do.

Something we observe time and again in customer projects: Most companies still work with Excel or other standard software to create reports, carry out analyses or set up tracking.

However, this is inefficient because the data consolidation and cleansing entails a disproportionate amount of additional work - often with inaccurate or incomplete results.

How good that low code exists, because: The technology is virtually predestined for digitizing processes quickly and easily and automating workflows.

Big data is a major challenge for companies with complex structures. Managers are often under massive pressure because they have budget responsibility.

They have to master the mammoth task of combining and evaluating data from many different sources in order to make fact-based decisions.

Low code is very well suited to creating interfaces quickly and easily and linking a wide variety of databases with one another.

In most companies, corporate digitization is a lengthy process consisting of many sub-projects, the benefits of which are not always clear from the outset.

What if the proposed solution turns out to be impractical, but a lot of time and budget has gone into its development?

With Low Code, you don't have to worry about this because: The smart development approach gets you to a prototype quickly and easily. This allows you to test the practicability of a solution as early as possible and at low risk.

If you look at the numerous turbulences in politics and business in recent years, one thing stands out: The legal requirements for medium-sized and large companies have increased enormously.

The introduction of stricter regulations on GRC and ESG are examples of two key problems that many companies are currently facing:

• Fulfill all legal requirements
• To complete the resulting tasks in a reasonable amount of time

The key to overcoming these obstacles is customized software solutions that relieve those responsible of the majority of routine manual tasks.

Fortunately, with low code, such applications can often be implemented within a few weeks.

The smartphone has also become our extended arm in the world of work. BI software, reporting applications and digitalization solutions should therefore also be operable on the smartphone.

It can even make sense to develop smartphone-only apps if certain activities are mainly carried out using a smartphone.

While responsive design in traditional software development usually involves a few extra rounds of work, low-code applications are usually optimized for mobile devices as standard.

The following picture still dominates in many companies: the digital infrastructure consists of numerous isolated solutions that are sometimes more, sometimes less interconnected.

We also see time and again that communication takes place on many different channels, which makes digital collaboration more difficult.

With a suitable collaboration platform that bundles all communication, you no longer have to worry about this - a valuable step towards improving productivity in your team, which you can master particularly efficiently with the help of low code.

Yes, we live in fast-moving times in which today's words often no longer apply tomorrow.

Most of us are faced with constantly changing legal, professional and technological requirements that demand a high degree of flexibility.

In this respect, low-code technology is 100% in tune with the spirit of the times, as changes to applications and processes can be made particularly quickly.

Numerous studies show: Customer proximity has never been as important as it is today. And the better you adapt your value creation and communication to the needs of your customers, the closer they will feel connected to your brand.

Technology can be a crucial key to creating innovative customer experiences. Fortunately, low-code technology is now so sophisticated that it can be used to map the entire customer journey.

This means you are always close to the customer and can build your own applications for different touchpoints that deliver the added value customers want in the respective situation.

Numbers don't lie. If you want to cut your costs, optimize your products and reduce your delivery times, there's no getting around sophisticated reporting.

However, we see time and time again that many companies do not have access to their most relevant data and lack the corresponding analysis options.

If this is also the case for you, you are missing out on many important insights. Insights that could help you to identify bottlenecks and optimize important processes.

With Low Code, you can implement tailor-made reporting solutions easily and with moderate effort, which are also compatible with complex company structures and processes.

Have the following lines convinced you that low code could be exactly the right approach to overcoming your current digitalization challenges? Then you shouldn't rush into anything.

Regardless of your industry, software must always meet certain requirements (e.g. scalability, flexible customization options, etc.) so that you can achieve your goals.

So the question of the right technology is crucial, because: Not every low-code tool is suitable for long-term and professional use. At this point, we expressly recommend our technology partner nedyx, as it can also be used to map complex structures, requirements and processes and is scalable at any time. You can find a short interview with CTO Hans Peter Wolff here.

However, the strategic part is also important for the success of your low-code project. If you wish, we can support you with your project, develop a suitable concept and help you with the technical implementation.

Is that exactly what you are looking for? Then contact us now to arrange a non-binding consultation with our low-code consultants.