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Low code is presented as a solution for quick time to market process changes that can act as a wrapper to legacy monolithic systems and address the proliferation of home baked spreadsheets solutions.
This is the first of a series of articles assessing how well low code development fits with the best practices of agile project delivery an the extent to which the Nirvana of business users writing low code solutions fits with a scalable strategic process architecture.
Highlights from Jan 2023:
- Mendix has increased support for Scrumban work mangement with kanbans, Epics and portfolio management functionality
- 3rd Party development of integrations build on Low code increasing
- Low code projects excel at iterative visual process and user experience design
- The success of Low code projects is dependent on the capability of the product owner and the support they receive from the project team
Source: Mendix : Pub Date: Dec. 19, 2022, 6:38 p.m.
Synposis
Article shows that 3rd party service providers are using low code as the building blocks for branded integrations with systems like SAP.
Prebuilt have created a mobile Enterprise Warehouse Management (EWM) solution based on SAP to provide a intuitive user interface.
Developed by leading SAP EWM consultants, PreBilt for EWM has been designed with the user in mind. Offering an intuitive user interface, PreBilt goes beyond user-friendly screen layout and navigation, incorporating consumer mobile practices for improved user engagement.
Source: Mendix : Pub Date: Dec. 19, 2022, 2:03 p.m.
Synposis
Mendix have been working on enhancement to support project team and business collaboration.
This articles includes more details on the EPICs tool for ScrumBan creation of backlogs using a structure of Epics and User Stories.
It also cover the portfolio managment functionality and feedback, Forums, Communities and Slack channels
Source: Mendix : Pub Date: Dec. 5, 2022, 2:01 p.m.
Synposis
Cover the new EPICS service that enables user stories to be structured.
Need to look at this in more detail as the functionality seem more rudimentary that the facilities provided by ADO Boards and JIRA.
Source: Mendix : Pub Date: Nov. 7, 2022, 1 p.m.
Synposis
Good to see an article that explains the criticality of the product owner and the skills they need to make an iterative Agile project successful.
It is not all about the IT toolset
Source: Mendix : Pub Date: Dec. 15, 2022, 3:27 p.m.
Synposis
Proposes a decision process for whether to buy off the shelf one size fits all solutions or buy low code.
| When to buy software (COTS) | When to build software (low-code) |
|---|
| You have a small budget and immediate needs. | You have specialized business processes or requirements that can’t be met with COTS products. |
| You just need a general software solution for a straightforward problem. | You have complex legal and regulatory compliance considerations |
| You don’t need any customizations | You want to invest in a solution that can adapt and evolve as business needs change. |