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[[File:Betty Blocks platform.png|thumb|upright=1.4|Flowchart interface for [[Betty Blocks]], a no-code platform]]

'''No-code development platforms''' ('''NCDPs''') allow creating [[application software]] through [[graphical user interface]]s and configuration instead of traditional [[computer programming]] based on writing [[source code|code]].

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== Low-Code Platforms ==

While no-code solutions are designed for non-technical users, low-code platforms offer a blend of visual builders and custom coding. <ref>{{Cite journal |last=Guthardt |first=Till |last2=Kosiol |first2=Jens |last3=Hohlfeld |first3=Oliver |date=2024-10-31 |title=Low-code vs. the developer: An empirical study on the developer experience and efficiency of a no-code platform |url=https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3652620.3688332 |journal=Proceedings of the ACM/IEEE 27th International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems |series=MODELS Companion '24 |___location=New York, NY, USA |publisher=Association for Computing Machinery |pages=856–865 |doi=10.1145/3652620.3688332 |isbn=979-8-4007-0622-6}}</ref> They cater to developers who need flexibility for complex integrations, advanced business logic, and enterprise-grade scalability.<ref>{{Citation |last=Waqas |first=Muhammad |title=Using LowCode and NoCode Tools in DevOps: A Multivocal Literature Review |date=2024 |work=New Perspectives in Software Engineering |pages=71–87 |editor-last=Mejía |editor-first=Jezreel |url=https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-50590-4_5 |access-date=2025-01-29 |place=Cham |publisher=Springer Nature Switzerland |language=en |doi=10.1007/978-3-031-50590-4_5#citeas |isbn=978-3-031-50590-4 |last2=Ali |first2=Zohaib |last3=Sánchez-Gordón |first3=Mary |last4=Kristiansen |first4=Monica |editor2-last=Muñoz |editor2-first=Mirna |editor3-last=Rocha |editor3-first=Alvaro |editor4-last=Hernández Pérez |editor4-first=Yasmin}}</ref> AI features help automate tasks, speed up development, and support decision-making, making low-code platforms more efficient and adaptable for different business needs.

=== Key features of low-code platforms ===

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== Low-Code vs No-Code: Pros and Cons ==

No-code tools are simple to learn, require minimal setup, and allow users to launch projects quickly – making them accessible to anyone, regardless of technical expertise.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Yashar |first=Mansoori, |last2=Maria |first2=Kandaurova, |last3=Adrian |first3=Bumann, |title=‘Everyone’ Can Be an Entrepreneur: The Rise of Low-Code/No-Code Entrepreneurship |url=https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4815570 |language=en |doi=10.2139/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240619001658/https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4815570 |archive-date=2024-06-19}}</ref> However, not all no-code platforms offer deep functionality or robust integrations. For example, while [[Zapier]] connects a wide range of apps, it may struggle with large-scale executions. In contrast, no-code platforms like [https://www.shopstory.ai/en Shopstory] are designed for scalability in specific areas like ecommerce and marketing.

Low-code platforms, on the other hand, combine rapid development with greater flexibility. They can handle more complex workflows and larger systems, making them a strong choice for enterprise projects. However, they require some coding knowledge, can be more challenging to manage, and often come with higher costs for large-scale implementations.