Glossary term

Low-Code

What is Low-Code?

Low-code is an approach to software and app development that reduces the amount of manual programming required to create an application. Low-code platforms typically provide visual development tools, ready-made components, templates, integrations, and reusable functionality while still allowing developers to add custom code when necessary. It sits between traditional software development and fully no-code development.

Why it matters

Low-code development can reduce the time and technical resources required to create mobile applications and other digital products. Businesses can build interfaces and standard functionality using visual tools while using custom code for more specialized requirements. This approach can make app development faster while providing more technical flexibility than a completely no-code environment.

Example

A company uses a low-code platform to create the main screens, navigation, database connections, and standard features of a mobile app. Developers then add custom code for a specialized business process that is not available as a ready-made component.