Why more governments should consider low-code development

Compared to traditional computer programming, low-code development platforms (LCDPs) have made it much simpler and more cost-effective to create a business application. And considering the trends, this is a capability that is sorely needed.

With growing citizen expectations for responsive government services and a development cost approaching the 1-year/$1 million mark for an average application, states and localities need to take advantage of the benefits that LCDPs can offer. But relatively few of them do. A recent Center for Digital Government (CDG) survey of more than 125 public sector decision makers found that only 21 percent are using low-code development.

Low code development provides the capabilities for agencies to keep moving forward with digital government solutions. A variety of commercial platforms reduce both the need for in-house expertise and the labor involved in developing new applications.

Read the full article to learn how government agencies can overcome typical concerns to speed their adoption of this streamlined approach to application development.