Glossary term
What Is Low-Code?
Development platforms that combine visual app-building with the option to drop into traditional code when needed.
Low-code sits between no-code (no coding at all) and traditional programming (everything is code). Low-code platforms (FlutterFlow, OutSystems, Mendix) give you a visual builder for 80% of common patterns and let you write real code (JavaScript, Dart, C#) for the remaining 20% where the builder isn't enough. The trade-off versus no-code is complexity; versus traditional code, it's speed-to-ship.
Common Questions
When should I pick low-code over no-code?
When you have at least one person who can write code, and you anticipate custom logic or integrations that no-code platforms can't support.
Are low-code apps faster or slower than native?
Usually slightly slower than hand-rolled native, but fast enough for most consumer apps. The platform abstraction adds overhead.
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