Guiding Principles for the Low Code Revolution – Intuit QuickBase EMPOWER2015 Presentation by Forrester
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The document discusses the significance of low-code platforms in accelerating software delivery by minimizing hand-coding and reducing upfront investment. It highlights the inefficiencies in traditional software delivery processes and outlines the benefits of low-code solutions, which include faster application development and the ability to empower a broader range of developers. Additionally, it addresses potential challenges such as maintaining numerous applications and the need for effective governance policies.
Guiding Principles for the Low Code Revolution – Intuit QuickBase EMPOWER2015 Presentation by Forrester
- 2. Guiding Principles For The Low- Code Revolution John R. Rymer, Vice President, Principal Analyst May 27, 2015
- 3. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 3 Fast Software Delivery Is Crucial 1980s 1990s 1960s 2010 Data processing -- Batch automation of accounting, back-office IT -- Database, online systems-of-record and PCs automate front-office The Internet -- eBusiness brings external (Web) access to internal business processes The Customer -- Mobile & social empower customers – systems of engagement win, serve, retain them RequiredDeliveryTime
- 4. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 4 How Software Delivery Is Failing 1980s 1990s 1960s 2010 Data processing -- Batch automation of accounting, back-office IT -- Database, online systems-of-record and PCs automate front-office The Internet -- eBusiness brings external (Web) access to internal business processes The Customer -- Mobile & social empower customers – systems of engagement win, serve, retain them RequiredDeliveryTime • Projects take too long. • Delivery processes are too inflexible. • Software change is too expensive & slow. • Talents are out of date.
- 5. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 5 We’re Expanding Our Platform Portfolios Legacy • COBOL, PL/1, etc. Client/serve r • PowerBuilder, old VB, Oracle Forms Web • .NET, Java Digital Business • Mobile platforms • Server-side Javascript • Low-code platforms • Cloud platforms • Continuous delivery
- 6. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 6 Low-Code Platforms Defined › Platforms that enable rapid delivery of business applications with a minimum of hand-coding, and minimal upfront investment in setup, training, and deployment. • Devs use low-code platforms to produce complete business applications (UX, data, workflow, transactions, reporting). • Devs use low-code platforms to address a wide range of applications. • Low-code platforms are an alternative to general-purpose coding frameworks (e.g. Java and .NET). Source: Based on “New Development Platforms Emerge For Customer-Facing Applications,” August 6, 2014
- 7. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 7 Low-Code Is A Diverse Market Group Vendors Revenue >$100M Salesforce (Force.com) $500 $25-$100M Acquia, Appian, Intuit, K2, Mendix, Nintex, OutSystems, ServiceNow $500 $10-$25M Alpha Software, Bizagi, Intalio, MicroPACT $120 <$10M Alphinat, Avoka, BPLogix, ClaySys, KeyedIn Solutions, MATsSoft, MioSoft, Mobidio, Mvine, Progress Software, Software AG $60 Nascent Exadel, IBM, ManyWho, Microsoft, Snappii, WhoGloo, Zudy $10 Total ~$1,200 Source: Forrester estimate Estimated Low-Code Revenues
- 8. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 8 5 Ways Low-Code Speeds App Delivery › Visual descriptions much faster than coding • Declarative tooling, pre-built components and controls › Easy, immediate, low-cost on-ramp • On-demand access, low costs, no enterprise sales cycle, no training › Discover true requirements and real value • Try out ideas at no or low cost, see the app as you build and modify it › Generate mobile apps from older apps • Available responsive design, reusable UX definitions › Empower developers you can find and afford • Powerful tooling replaces need for top-tier talent; fast ramp training
- 9. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 9 This May Be A Revolution Health Ministry Patient admin system 3 years 4 months, 1 week Enterprise Result Code Low-Code UK Insurance Agent Portal ∞ 10 days to MVP Call Center Operator Customer-specific app 4 months 3 weeks Spain Insurance Web channel & admin system 2.7 years (est) 13 weeks
- 10. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 10 Low-Code Platforms Also Enable Chaos › Dozens to hundreds of hard-to-maintain apps › Dozens to hundreds of point integrations › Apps that can’t grow along with usage › One-off, orphaned apps and/or platforms › More custom code to fill gaps than you planned to write
- 11. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 11 Self-service Human-mediated Simple ComplexBusiness Process Customer Interaction Mode General-purpose Web-content Process Data/Forms Start With Objectives For Your Platforms › Source: “New Development Platforms Emerge For Customer-Facing Applications,” August 6, 2014
- 12. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 12 When You’re Established, What’s Next? Experimentation, initial proof Expansion, optimization Case Forms B2C Process
- 13. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 13 Plot Your Product Selection Application ScenariosNiche General-Purpose ExpressivenessConstrained Unconstrained ScalabilityDepartmental Internet-scale Ramp-up TimeLots Little Deployment ChoiceLimited Multiple
- 14. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 14 Plot Your Product Selection Application ScenariosNiche General-Purpose ExpressivenessConstrained Unconstrained ScalabilityDepartmental Internet-scale Ramp-up TimeLots Little Deployment ChoiceLimited Multiple B2C sites Agent portal
- 15. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 15 Target Roles Using Low-Code Platforms Plan Who Will Do The Work DevOps Pros Coders Rapid Devs Apps Pros “Citizen Developers” Process Pros (both inside and outside of IT) IT Pros
- 16. © 2015 Forrester Research, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited 16 Design Your Governance Policies › Guidelines for classes of projects. › Common data, components, integration and who’s responsible. › Development framework and practices to achieve responsiveness and efficiency goals. › How to empower subject-matter experts. › Coordination of multiple lifecycle speeds.
- 17. forrester.com Thank you John R. Rymer +1 650.581.3857 [email protected] @johnrrymer With Clay Richardson