Generative AI (GenAI) is fast emerging as a game-changer, redefining various aspects of our daily lives. Among the areas most affected is application development, where some experts predict that GenAI could potentially disrupt traditional practices and even eliminate technology areas such as Low Code app development. However, this perspective overlooks the substantial opportunities in integrating GenAI with Low Code platforms. By leveraging the strengths of both technologies, we can accelerate app development, improve efficiency and increase the accessibility of digital solutions. In this blog, we’ll explore how the synergy between GenAI and Low Code and will usher in a new era of productivity and innovation within the technology landscape.
Modern Technology Enhancing Developer Experience
As we delve into this discussion, we must acknowledge a looming challenge in our industry – a projected global shortage of over 80 million developers within the next 5-6 years, risking a staggering $8.4 trillion in revenue loss1.
Fortunately, modern technology has come to the rescue. Low Code application development tools empower professionals to code nearly 10 times faster, with two-thirds experiencing a significant boost in productivity2. But that’s just the beginning.
GenAI has been a game-changer that transforms natural language into code, propelling speed and enhancing the developer experience. A survey reveals that 60% of developers feel more fulfilled with their jobs through GenAI-powered app development,3 a testament to potential of this technology to revolutionize the developer experience.
However, modern technology is often a double-edged sword, amplifying challenges alongside advancements. Due to this, it seems highly unlikely that GenAI will replace Low Code entirely.
Key Challenges with GenAI-powered App Development
The biggest challenge associated with GenAI-led application development is Technical Debt. Maintenance costs often outweigh development costs, significantly impacting the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This underscores the importance of not only developing code quickly but also ensuring it is maintainable in the future. Unfortunately, GenAI currently prioritizes software development over long-term maintenance. While excelling in fast-paced development, GenAI may inflate maintenance costs, creating a potential dilemma.
Additionally, involving more citizen developers in the enterprise can introduce new vulnerabilities, such as lack of oversight and visibility, leading to security, privacy, and regulatory compliance challenges.
How do we navigate these challenges?
The solution lies at the intersection of Low Code and GenAI. Imagine combining the speed and efficiency of GenAI with the reliability, performance, and security of Low Code—a truly winning combination.
Low Code+GenAI: The Future of Software Development
Low Code provides GenAI apps with enhanced security measures to protect the platform and its data from unauthorized access. These measures include securing network communications, managing access controls, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, providing a robust security framework for app development. Low Code also offers reusable tools and components and self-service capabilities with automated infrastructure operations, improving developer experience and productivity. Additionally, it supports comprehensive documentation of platform architecture, infrastructure configurations, and best practices for developers, aiding in troubleshooting and optimizing platform usage.
On the other hand, GenAI provides a highly accelerated development cycle and the ability to generate large volumes of code to handle complex projects at scale. Moreover, GenAI can suggest novel solutions and alternative approaches that developers might not have considered, fostering greater innovation and creativity in app design and functionality. GenAI systems can learn from past projects and continuously improve performance, leading to progressively better outcomes.
More importantly, by aligning GenAI within the guardrails of Low Code, we can overcome Technical Debt and Security challenges, ensuring a robust platform engineering future.
The fusion of Low Code and GenAI promises the best Developer Experience—delivering speed, reliability, security, and maintainability. This, indeed, is the future of software development ! Contact us to know how we are helping our clients leverage the technology integration.
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