Low-Code: Evolution, Enterprise Challenges
The conversation explores the perception of low code with procoders and the need to redefine its enterprise value. It discusses the challenges faced by professional developers and architects in adopting low code platforms like the Power Platform. The conversation highlights the importance of building on top of existing platforms and the benefits of rapid development and cost savings. It emphasizes the need for re-education and enterprise adoption of low code solutions. The conversation also questions whether the term 'low code' accurately represents the capabilities and potential of these platforms. The conversation explores the democratization and evolution of technology, the importance of control, the shift to low-code development, resistance to change and fear of losing control, the transition to the cloud, the need for education and change management, misconceptions about Dataverse and stored procedures, the risks of citizen development, loopholes and security risks, the complexity of the Power Platform, the perception of Canvas apps, the value of SharePoint and managed environments, the importance of software economics, solutions and education, and the debate between premium and freemium licensing.
What You Will Learn:
Technology evolves and democratizes over time, with each new layer building upon the previous ones.
Resistance to change and fear of losing control can hinder the adoption of new technologies.
Education and change management are crucial for successful implementation and adoption of low-code development platforms.
There are security risks and loopholes associated with citizen development and the use of low-code platforms.
The value of premium licensing and the true total cost of ownership should be emphasized to organizations.