Event Recap: The Benefits of Low Code
Low code enables government agencies to “democratize development,” said Bob Jeffcott of Software AG. “It increases task efficiency, automating manual tasks, ensuring things don’t fall through the cracks.” Using low code platforms also “allows agencies to communicate faster, both internally and externally…enabling them to deliver services to their citizens and constituents faster and more efficiently.” Low code is defined as a software development approach that requires little to no coding to build applications and processes. This is done by employing visual interfaces with basic logic and drag-and-drop capabilities. Low code platforms can reduce the amount of time required to develop software, accelerating the delivery of business applications. Additionally, the platforms enable a wider range of people the ability to contribute to the application’s development. With the benefits, however, agencies need strong governance to ensure common rules and regulations are followed.
In this virtual workshop, DGI convened four experts to address the benefits of low code/no code in the public sector and how to incorporate the platforms into digital transformation efforts. The experts covered topics including:
- history and milestones of programming
- moving from silos to secure and agile delivery
- case study of U.S. Dept. of Transportation of implementing low code into their digital transformation strategy
- integrating low code/no code platforms
- incremental modernization and the importance of starting small
- three strategies for Federal IT modernization
- risks, challenges, and opportunities of IT modernization
- why state CIOs care about low code/no code
- implications of low code/no code to government workforce
- when to use low code and when not to use low code.
Sponsors: Software AG Government Solutions, Feith Systems and Software