Everyone has played with LEGO building blocks at least once in their lives. When one picks up the blocks, there is no end to your imagination. Using the blocks, one can build skyscrapers, a boat, or whatever the person sets their mind to. You may be wondering what LEGO blocks have to do with low-code automation. Well, we consider low-code automation as simple as building a skyscraper using LEGO blocks, if not more. Before we delve into how simple low-code automation is, we must define it. After all, not everyone is familiar with the term.

What is Low-Code Automation?

As the term indicates, it refers to automation that involves very little coding. The emphasis here is on ‘little’, meaning that the developer may still need to write code but not as much. The perfect example of low-code is the modern website builders. They feature visual tools that one can use to create powerful websites. Previously, website development was impossible without having robust coding skills.

In the context of automation, low-code refers to platforms or tools that allow users to automate a process by writing a few lines of code. In most cases, there are ready-made templates that require editing. In other cases, the user must play around with the visual graphical user interface (GUI) to create a bot. Yes, it is that simple to automate tasks.

The people who use such tools cannot be called coders. After all, they do very little coding. Instead, they mostly rely upon the drag-and-drop features. Such individuals are called citizen developers. Due to the talent shortage in the tech industry, organisations are turning to citizen developers for less complex tasks. It helps them avoid task delays and ensures that skilled developers work on complex projects alone.

Low Code vs. No Code Automation

Low code and no code automation are the latest trends in RPA. Most people use the two terms interchangeably. However, the two are quite different. In low-code automation, a user will need to write some lines of code. In contrast, no code requires no coding at all. Instead, users will simply rely upon the visuals and other graphical tools. While no code was previously reserved for simpler tasks, technological developments have allowed no-code platforms to work on more complex processes.

Benefits of Low Code Automation

There are several benefits of low-code automation, including:

1. Faster Development Times

Instead of waiting for your expert resources to work on the most basic automation tasks, assign the citizen developers. This way, organisations can speed up the development process.

2. Reduce Development Cost

Hiring expert coders is not cheap. Low-code automation platforms help reduce development costs, as hiring individuals with good coding skills is no longer required. Instead, a non-technical resource can be trained to work on low-code platforms.

3. Better Employee Morale

Instead of overworking your expert coders, give them much-needed rest by reducing their workload. It can go a long way in improving their work-life balance.

4. Value for Money

Did you hire an expert coder to write a few lines of code that any individual can learn from YouTube or other resources? Of course, not as expert coders must be assigned to complex tasks. With citizen developers available to work on non-complex tasks, you can get the desired work from experts.

5. Scalable

A custom automation code is not scalable. A small change may require the developer to rewrite the entire code. In contrast, low-code automation platforms are developed with scalability in mind. Their automation solutions grow with your organisation.

6. Promote Innovation

The organisation can benefit from diverse perspectives by involving non-technical resources in the automation journey. Their views might help you overcome existing challenges or develop innovative solutions that become a source of competitive advantage for your organisation.

What Next?

Whether you require a custom automation solution or a ready-to-deploy bot, Agile Managex Technologies is the answer. As the leading RPA solutions company in the UAE, we have considerable experience in various platforms and technologies. We can help with consultation, development, and maintenance of everything RPA-related. Contact us for more information.

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