The so-called low code development refers to the method of realizing system development in a very short time by using the visual operation of "graphical user interface /GUI" without writing source code as much as possible. At present, there are also tools to make applications by searching the required components in the Web browser, integrating and pasting them.
Using low code development, the database can be completed without SQL description, which simplifies the development process. While ensuring certain expansibility, it can effectively shorten the development time.
Why choose a low-code development platform? The low-code development platform initially focused on the development of mobile applications. Compared with the basic system development, the development of mobile app requires higher speed and must support a variety of devices. Traditionally, it is very difficult to launch such a mobile application in a short time, so the low-code development platform has entered the developer's field of vision.
In today's society, the biggest reason why low-code development platforms are concerned is digital transformation (DX). The so-called digital transformation refers to connecting everything with digital data through information technologies such as artificial intelligence and Internet of Things, thus fundamentally changing the business model of enterprises.
At present, many enterprises are committed to digital transformation in order to survive in the era of rapid development. In order to promote digital transformation, IT departments of enterprises must develop software more deeply. However, the number of software development technicians is far from enough, and IT departments alone cannot meet the needs of software development.
The low-code development platform can be used by non-professional developers such as general business personnel, front-line personnel and managers. And regardless of the development foundation or experience, you can develop software through simple training.
Advantages of low code development shorten development time.
The biggest advantage of low code development is that it can shorten the development time and save the development cost. Low-code development platform provides a large number of common components, which can realize some basic functions. If necessary, you can add your own code to meet the functional requirements of users and provide stable quality applications.
Don't worry about safety.
Suppliers of low-code development platforms will provide corresponding security countermeasures, and users do not need to worry about the security of programs and the security risks in the development process. In order to realize special functions, when users need to write their own code, they only need to pay attention to the security of the part they write.
Lower the threshold of development
In low code development, you can write programs on a special platform without writing complicated source code. Even people who have no professional education in programming can easily develop on the platform. In the traditional impression, program development is done by professional engineers. Using low-code development platform greatly reduces the threshold of program development.
Main functions and general components of low-code development platform
Low-code development platform provides a large number of common components, which can be used in many ways.
In addition, users can also take advantage of components developed by third parties. This reusable component supports visual modeling on low-code development platforms.
Visual modeling
The low-code development platform is based on model-driven development, and anyone can easily realize program development through visual modeling.
By dragging and dropping, the required processes and components can be integrated, and programs can be created without programming. At the same time, engineers with programming skills can also code and customize components as needed.
Support various architectures
To develop the basic system corresponding to the enterprise architecture, it is necessary to have the function of cooperating with various systems. At this time, the low-code development platform supports most mainstream operating systems and databases.
In addition, through various APIs, you can freely cooperate with external systems. Therefore, the low-code development platform has scalability and open architecture, and can support the basic system development of large enterprises.
Code-based extension
A code-free tool that does not use code at all, characterized by using preset functions to make simple applications. For low-code development platforms, users can also freely extend the functions of components through coding.
Low-code development platform can be customized according to customers' needs, and even can be used for complex large-scale system development.
Comprehensive support of software life cycle
At present, most of the low-code development platforms provided are in the form of cloud service aPaaS.
Therefore, the low-code development platform is not a simple application development tool. It has the software life cycle support function from the development process such as automatic connection with the database, testing, official start-up, further operation management and change management to the actual application process.
The difference between NCDP and low code development platform is that there is no code development platform (NCDP). No code, as the name implies, is a development method without the premise of writing code.
Low coding and no coding are very similar to some extent. The characteristics of low-code development platform, such as visual modeling, reusable common components and life cycle management, are also applicable to code-free development platforms.
Code-free development platform is also suitable for professional developers and non-basic developers, providing an environment that can easily publish applications in a shorter time. It is provided through PaaS platform without coding and programming, and can be run immediately without building an operating environment.
At first glance, the code-free development platform only removes the elements of writing code from the low-code development platform. But in fact they are very different.
First of all, a codeless development platform cannot extend or customize functions by writing code. Therefore, the goal of code-free development platform is to realize relatively simple program development within the functional scope through pre-prepared components and APIs. There is no need for professional developers to design systems and databases, and they can be used after simple functional design.
A typical example is that ordinary business people who use spreadsheets such as Excel systematize Excel and paper work and create their own applications to simplify their daily work. These applications are operated by their users, and their functions can be flexibly adjusted with the change of business.
Code-free development platform can't extend its functions by writing code, so it is not suitable for program development with more functions. In addition, API has a low degree of freedom in system cooperation, which is not suitable for the development of core systems.
Low code: Thanks to the efforts of some manufacturers, the low code industry is building a healthy ecology. When we discuss the future of low code, it needs to be clear that low code is not everything, it has a clear capability boundary, rather than some voices saying that it will "rob programmers of their jobs." Low code is the "last mile" of enterprise digital construction. Empowered by the value of enterprise digitalization, a low-code world will appear in China market.
Domestic jabdp development platform is a low-code development platform with complex business functions. It can be developed quickly only by understanding basic sql statements and javascript syntax, meeting its personalized business needs and designing various complex enterprise web applications. The main features are as follows:
Flexible customization: jabdp low-code platform provides powerful customization capabilities, including page customization, data table management, business process customization and so on. And is convenient for various enterprise applications.
Authority management: jabdp low-code platform provides organizational structure management and refined authority management for many people, which is convenient for enterprises to flexibly set and adjust authority according to actual conditions and promote internal cooperation.
Easy to deploy and maintain: jabdp low-code platform provides one-click deployment function without complex network server; It is also easier to maintain the system according to the changes of enterprise needs.
Support for secondary development and system integration: jabdp low code platform is an open and rapid development platform, and experienced programmers can still customize and develop many advanced functions based on jabdp without being limited by jabdp itself; At the same time, the application developed by jabdp low code platform can also be easily integrated with the existing information system of the enterprise, or with third-party applications such as WeChat and Nail.
Jabdp low code platform is suitable for the development of most enterprise-level web applications, especially for enterprise information management system (m is), enterprise resource planning system (ERP), customer relationship management system (CRM) and business support system. System (BSS), etc. And extract some classic project cases, integrate them into various types of project templates and share them with developers for reference. Developers can modify and customize the original project and create their own personalized enterprise information platform.
A common misunderstanding about low-code development platform is that "low-code development platform is only suitable for civilian developers (Citizen? Developers) ".Civilian developers refer to those who are unconventional and have no professional programming education. They mainly use low-code platforms to create and customize applications.
Of course, by using a low-code development platform, the technical requirements for most project personnel can be reduced. When multiple projects are in parallel, only one experienced programmer is needed to design data tables and business logic, and other project personnel do not need programming ability, so that project investment can be effectively controlled in terms of person-months and personnel requirements.
With the help of low-code development platform, we can understand the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises' information projects more efficiently, control the project development cost, adapt to the characteristics of rapid changes in information needs of small and medium-sized enterprises and lack of professional and technical personnel for project maintenance, and it is the best choice for developing small and medium-sized enterprises' information projects.