The concept of "low code" has become extremely popular in recent years, and has also attracted major domestic manufacturers to join in. Technology giants such as Tencent, Alibaba, Huawei, NetEase, and Baidu have all developed their own low-code products and are also developing their own low-code products in this field. Many manufacturers have invested in the field. For example, Alibaba first invested in a low-code platform in 2018, and then developed its own Yidu.
So, is this low-code platform, which claims to be able to build an internal enterprise management system in just a few minutes, really that powerful?
I once conducted a test with two people, which lasted 8 hours and successfully built a "customer management system" using a low-code platform. The system requires 17 sub-modules and 40 interfaces. If the same function is developed using the traditional coding model, it will take about 7 people and 30 working days based on previous development experience.
After using low-code development, the efficiency is directly doubled. According to calculations, it is found that low-code can reduce development time and labor costs by more than 70%, and increase development efficiency by up to 80%. It has to be said that low code does have many features and advantages.
But having said that, don’t just think that low-code is omnipotent. Indeed, not everything can be accomplished with low-code platforms. It is not suitable for all types of applications, and for some complex business needs or specific technical requirements, traditional handwritten code is still a better choice. Of course, you can also perform secondary development on the platform, which is the same.
What are some useful low-code platforms in China?
Since I am also a practitioner in the low-code industry, I just take this opportunity to share some humble opinions with you and recommend 4 relatively easy-to-use low-code platforms.
1. JNPF development platform
JNPF is a low-code application construction platform developed by Inma Information. Through the visual drag and drop method, an application that takes 2 weeks to complete in the traditional mode can only be developed in 2 hours with JNPF. When building applications with JNPF, you only need to focus on the business itself. Data storage, operating environment, servers, network security, etc., the platform handles them all for you. It has a large number of built-in component functions, including organizational structure management, role permissions, multi-level menus, tables, forms, controls, visual charts, workflow engines, custom APIs, automation (graphical programming), scripts, code expansion packs, etc. The technology stack used is Java, Vue, Element-UI, postgresql, etc.
Advantage:
The team is built by a technical team with more than 10 years of experience in system development and enterprise project delivery. It supports 100% source code delivery and complex application expansion. The platform provides a microservice architecture, which can be deployed privately and also supports K8S deployment.
Summarize:
I personally think the overall usability of JNPF is pretty good . It took about 2 to 3 hours to figure out the usage process and the location of the basic functions of the entire system. The usage logic and interface optimization are relatively mature, and the functional integration and complex operation balance of the product are more reasonable. The price is also within the acceptable range of most companies. Judging from the reviews obtained from multiple online channels, JNPF is currently a product with high cost performance .
Application address: https://www.jnpfsoft.com/?csdn
2. Ding nails should be used
YiTao is Alibaba's self-developed low-code application building platform, which can greatly improve development efficiency. It can provide one-stop service from application creation to integration and deployment. Users can drag and drop to edit and configure pages, forms and processes on the visual interface, and publish them to PC and mobile phones with one click.
Features that are suitable for low-code include:
- The cost is low, the investment is small, and the platform services are paid on demand in the form of leasing.
- There is no need to maintain servers and computer rooms yourself, which greatly reduces the threshold for use and improves efficiency.
- Visual construction greatly reduces user understanding and construction costs, and iteratively updates the system quickly to meet changing business needs.
- Efficiently process massive data and support access to multiple data sources, such as Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, etc.
3. Jian Daoyun
Jiandao Cloud is a zero-code application building platform that supports the digital transformation of enterprises. The platform includes custom forms, custom reports, custom process engines, message reminders and other modules. Technically, Jiandao Cloud adopts independently developed new generation cloud computing technology, container technology, microservice architecture and other technologies, which can help enterprises build a manageable and controllable business application platform. In terms of process, Jiandao Cloud adopts industry-leading workflow engine and business process engine, which can help enterprises quickly build complex business processes and workflows.
The main advantages of Jiandao Cloud are:
One is low code, which can quickly build personalized applications;
The second is the full scenario, which can help enterprises build enterprise-level applications;
The third is safety and stability, which can ensure safe and reliable operation of the platform.
Conclusion
Finally, if you want to choose a low-code platform that suits you, it is recommended to make a list of requirements, and then check them one by one based on your own needs. The most important thing is to experience the product. As a developer, it is always hands-on > demand. It is recommended to try it yourself! Make a decision based on multi-dimensional analysis based on subjective and objective factors.