What is the phenomenon behind no-code technology, and what value does it bring to businesses? How can it help address the developer shortage and reduce business dependence on IT? Discover why no-code platforms are expected to become one of the biggest technology trends of 2020.
Digital transformation has become a buzzword. It is difficult to open a business publication without finding an article about digitalization. And for good reason—organizations see it as a way to overcome economic slowdown, gain a competitive advantage, improve customer experiences, and reduce costs.
However, digital transformation is not easy to achieve. It requires not only organizational and cultural change but also access to resources—especially skilled IT professionals. According to The App Association, nearly a quarter of a million IT positions remain unfilled in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that the gap between demand for software developers and available talent would exceed one million in 2020. Europe faces a similar challenge, with an estimated shortage of up to half a million developers.
This raises an important question: How can technology help bridge this gap?
The answer is IT democratization, one of the fastest-growing technology trends of 2020. IT democratization enables people without technical expertise to build and use digital solutions. Instead of relying entirely on centralized IT departments, organizations are moving toward self-service technologies that empower business users. This is where no-code comes in.
How is it possible for people with no programming experience to build even advanced business applications? No-code platforms provide intuitive visual environments where users simply drag and drop components to create applications. While many no-code solutions have limitations, Qalcwise addresses these challenges with a unique approach.
Qalcwise was the first platform to introduce an interface based on concepts familiar from spreadsheets. In addition to spreadsheet-like functionality, it offers integration with existing databases and enterprise systems, document workflow management, and automated communication of decisions, creating a new generation of business application platforms.
These applications enable business users—the people who know their processes best—to automate analytical, planning, administrative, and operational workflows without lengthy analysis, extensive IT involvement, or expensive custom development projects.
Although no-code platforms will not replace traditional software development, their importance will continue to grow in the coming years, especially for organizations whose budgets do not allow for large-scale development projects or outsourcing. According to IDC FutureScape, by 2024 there will be more than four times as many no-code developers as traditional software developers.
No-code is likely to shape not only the technology trends of 2020, but also those of the years to come.