Low-code
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The practice of developing applications via a low-code development environment. uncountable
"However, the distinction between no-code and low-code is not always evident, and this extends to the low-code and no-code platforms themselves. Many technology product analysts regard no-code to be a subset of the low-code market because even the most powerful platforms need some amount of coding throughout the application development and deployment process."
- 1 (of a development environment) Primarily involving a graphical user interface rather than a text-based one. not-comparable
"Some firms are turning to new, "low-code" application platforms that accelerate app delivery by dramatically reducing the amount of hand-coding required."
- 2 (of an application) Programmed using a low-code development environment. not-comparable
"Low-code applications can hence accumulate high complexity, bugs and other forms technical debt just as badly or even worse than traditional applications. However, the languages created for low-code platforms commonly lack features that would assist in their understanding and maintenance, such as the ability or organize them into files and modules, or even to add detailed comments attached to individual code elements."
Example
More examples"Some firms are turning to new, "low-code" application platforms that accelerate app delivery by dramatically reducing the amount of hand-coding required."
Etymology
First used in a report by Forrester published on June 9, 2014 (see quotation).
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