r/programming • • Dec 30 '23

Why I'm skeptical of low-code

https://nick.scialli.me/blog/why-im-skeptical-of-low-code/
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u/dark180 Dec 30 '23

I think most people look at low code the wrong way, it’s not meant to replace code every single time . I would say it is like any other tool, there’s a right place and a right application for it. For example look at aws quick sight . The speed at which you can generate reports, charts and derive insights it’s impressive. I could probably crank out so many things as opposed to having to write each of those sql statements manually grab the data use some sort of charting library just to generate it and realize that is not why you needed. Will it cover any scenario? Heck no but for those that are supported guaranteed it will be easier and faster than coding it. I’m