Next Gen Low-Code Platforms Empower Agile Process Creation

In today's ever-evolving digital era, forward-thinking organizations are continuously seeking innovative ways to streamline operations and deliver better customer experiences. A new, dynamic approach gaining traction, is agile process creation.  

Instead of making big changes all at once, the aim of this methodology emphasizes making small, iterative improvements that enable organizations to quickly benefit from ongoing implementations by optimizing business processes, adapting to feedback from stakeholders and/or customers, promptly addressing issues and capitalizing on opportunities.

As businesses take on the digital transformation of their processes, the importance of integrating digital solutions becomes increasingly clear. Whether it's rapidly responding to customer demands, automating tasks, or defining strategic decision-making through data analysis, embracing a digital-first approach is essential.

Let’s imagine a new innovative business process designed to enhance productivity.  

Traditional process creation typically advances sequentially through defined phases, completing one before proceeding to the next without the ability to revisit or adapt decisions made in a prior phase. Working with business analysts and process owners to document and sequentially map out each distinct phase of this new process can take weeks, and even months before app creation can even begin.  

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Whereas traditional process creation is linear, agile process creation is iterative with built-in flexibility and efficiency. It prioritizes rapid delivery through frequent cycles, enabling quick adaptation to user feedback. Business needs, challenges and risks do not have to be entirely identified and mapped out upfront as regular evaluations, testing and adjustments enable continuous adjustments and improvements throughout the project. This results in a more responsive process with increased stakeholder engagement, quicker delivery, and optimal outcomes.

Translating this new business process into a viable software solution poses its own challenges. In a traditional sequence, application development is initiated only after completion of the design phase. Adjustments or improvements from earlier phases cannot be easily integrated which may result in a misalignment between process requirements and application functionalities. It also opens the door for potentially subpar makeshift solutions using tools such as Excel and Trello. Not an ideal solution for end-user experience or the organization.

Adopting an iterative approach to business process creation, heightens the need for an equally adaptive development platform, as traditional software development struggles to keep pace. Though steeped in agile methodology, traditional software development can restrict and even bottleneck the true potential of agile process creation. The project must either be slowed down considerably to meet software development’s pacing or settle for testing that is less than optimal. Neither is a viable option.

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Enter low-code enterprise application platforms (LCAP). These development platforms enable the rapid and intuitive creation of custom applications, dynamically aligned with agile business processes without the need for extensive coding. Development moves at the same agile pace as process creation, replicating its iterative approach for seamless, perfectly aligned collaboration. Each iteration of the new process is fully tested with complete automation support – something not possible with traditional development – for an effective, optimal outcome. Through realistic iteration testing and enhanced development lifecycle efficiency, low-code platforms pave the way for democratized and accessible enterprise-grade application development that supports continuous improvements, integration and deployment.

Low-code application platforms (LCAPs) don't just help align process design with application development—they also empower teams to explore new ways to use technology for better business results. This approach, supported by the flexibility and adaptability of low-code platforms, is especially helpful for companies that want to stay ahead in innovation and get better at running their operations.

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One of the greatest strengths of LCAP lies in its ability to jumpstart projects almost instantly. Unlike traditional development that may take weeks or months, low-code platforms enable the deployment of applications in record time. Moreover, LCAP truly excels in its responsiveness when confronted with a process change. Modification cycles are extremely short, often allowing alterations within 24 hours of a change. This hyper-agility is crucial for businesses seeking to develop their processes in short, iterative cycles, ensuring that digital support stays aligned with evolving business requirements.

Additionally, development costs are often reduced, not only in terms of money but also time. Less time spent on development translates into faster innovation implementation, providing a significant competitive edge.

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For innovative organizations seeking to optimize agility and operational efficiency, agile process creation holds transformative value. Its iterative approach to process development fosters greater flexibility and adaptability, incorporating stakeholder-driven improvements throughout the project lifecycle. To fully leverage its agile and iterative nature, low-code platforms emerge as indispensable partners, seamlessly translating these processes into enterprise-grade applications. This synergistic union empowers organizations that seek agility to unlock its full potential, facilitating unprecedented adaptability.

Digital transformation doesn't wait, and thanks to low-code enterprise application platforms, businesses don't have to wait either.

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