Harnessing the Power of Unified Low-Code/No-Code Platforms

While the ability to adapt and innovate swiftly remains vital in software dev, integrated low-code/no-code platforms provide a unique chance to boost flexibility, speed and collaboration. These platforms empower both technical “professional developers” and non-technical “citizen developers” to build robust applications efficiently, reducing reliance on traditional coding methods and driving digital transformation forward.

HCL Volt MX: Empowering Professional and Citizen Developers

One of the significant advantages of unified platforms like Volt MX is the integration of both low-code and no-code capabilities. 

This integration eliminates the need for organizations to choose between the two approaches, offering a flexible and comprehensive solution that caters to various development needs. Professional developers can focus on more complex, high-value projects while citizen developers quickly build and iterate on simpler applications, leading to faster and more efficient development cycles.

While the benefits of citizen development are well-understood, there is often hesitation about allowing citizen developers to build apps without proper governance. Integrated low-code/no-code platforms address these concerns by providing robust governance frameworks that ensure consistency, quality and alignment with business objectives. This framework ensures that projects adhere to organizational standards and regulatory requirements, fostering trust and reliability.

Best Practices for Launching a Successful Citizen Development Initiative

To launch a successful citizen code revolution, both technology tools and internal measures are essential. In a recent webinar in collaboration with Harvard Business Review on “Combining Low-Code and No-Code Speed with IT Discipline”, we discuss the following best practices:

1. Create a strong IT-Business partnership: Establish a robust collaboration between IT and business units to ensure support and alignment with organizational goals.
2. Start with a pilot project: Identify a business leader willing to champion a pilot project, demonstrating the initiative's potential and building confidence.
3. Deploy user-friendly tools: Provide no-code tools that are simple to use, like creating a spreadsheet, to truly empower citizen developers. Consider cost-effective licensing approaches to make these tools widely accessible.
4. Identify and train experts: Designate "black belt" experts to guide and support employees. These experts can be organized into a Center of Excellence to foster expertise and consistency.
5. Build excitement: Use events like quarterly hackathons with prizes to motivate employees, demonstrating commitment and achieving quick wins.
6. Share knowledge: Maintain resources such as wikis, blogs, videos and shared code snippets to build a repository of knowledge.
7. Establish governance and security: Define guidelines for app development to maintain quality and alignment with business objectives and ensure that IT enforces robust security measures to protect sensitive data.
8. Plan for integration: Ensure new applications integrate well with existing systems and data sources to optimize workflows and performance.

The webinar delves deeper into the nuances of low-code/no-code platforms, providing valuable insights to drive your organization’s digital transformation. 

Here’s a Glimpse of What You Can Expect:

• Survey the landscape of low-code/no-code tools
• Discover the impact of applications developed with these tools
• Devise strategies for maintaining discipline in user-led development
• Learn how low-code/no-code can automate business processes
• Gather use cases and guidance on selecting the right tools for your needs
• Gain insights into successful implementation and overcoming common challenges

By exploring these topics, your organization will gain practical knowledge on how to leverage low-code/no-code platforms effectively to stay competitive in the app dev market, ensuring faster and more efficient development cycles, robust governance and enhanced collaboration.

Ready to embrace innovation and streamline your development processes? Register here and embark on a journey towards enhanced agility.