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Driving Agile & Low-CodeDevelopment Efforts (using Mendix)for Digital Transformation- A Step by Step GuideWhite Paperwww.indiumsoftware.com
1. Rapid Adoption and Growth of LowCode DevelopmentThe low code development platform with itsgraphical user interfaces and configurationallows programmers and non- programmersto build application software quickly. Thisplatform is fast replacing the traditionalcoding model to meet the requirement forspeeding up product development by asmuch as 10 times, according to a Forresterreport. It automates the developmentprocess given the lack of enough skilledsoftware developers to meet the growingneed for digitalization of operations.The growing popularity of the low codeplatform can be assessed from its rapidadoption leading to a 50 per cent annualgrowth. From about 4.35 billion in 2018, theglobal low-code development platformmarket size touched 13.2 billion in 2020 andis expected to be 45.5 billion by 2025. In theperiod 2020-2025, it is expected to matureand touch a Compound Annual Growth Rate(CAGR) of 28.1 per cent. Driving this growthwill be the rapid pace of digitalizationacross industries and the maturing of agileDevOps practices.2. Making a Case for Low Code DevelopmentReasons for its Popularity:The world is in a hurry today, with a dire need for instant personal gratification or to servicea customer quickly. This has become crucial for retaining customer loyalty as any delay willsee the customer moving on to the next vendor who can service them rapidly. Withglobalization and digitalization, the pace has quickened further and the traditional hardcoding method is simply too painful and slow for the impatient customer. A low-code digitaltransformation platform, on the other hand, comes with features that make building,launching and changing enterprise apps, fast and simple. Some of the key features include:Visual Modeling Application using visualrepresentations of processes enablesdevelopers to drag-and-drop interfaceswithout writing a single line of code. Thisway, ideas can be converted to apps atthe speed of thoughtAgiledevelopmentinlow-codedevelopment allows iteration of apps andrelease without any delays with crossplatform functionality without any extraDeclarative Tools in low code software canalso be implemented using visual modelsand business rules that also makeschanges or additions in the future simplerand quickerSecurity and scalability have over timeevolved, making low-code platform such asMendix enterprise-grade and secureBenefits of Low Code Development:Speed is not the only benefit users of low code development platform such as Mendix canexperience. Here are some of the other advantages that you can enjoy:Low Risk with High ROI:Not only is developing on the low codeplatform easier, but it is also less riskywhile increasing the chances of highreturns on investment.Faster Development:With Mendix, apps can now be built indays which previously used to takemonths.Low Maintenance:Updating,debugging,fixingandmodifying to suit the changing needs ofthe customers is easy and fastFaster Development:Low-codeplatformallowsthedevelopment of multiple apps parallelly,thereby reducing lead times andeliminating backlogswww.indiumsoftware.com Indium Software
Cross-Platform Functionality:devices without much modification required3. The 11 Steps for Low Code DevelopmentHowever simple low code development platform may be, it still requires a focused approachyou decide to use a low code platform such as Mendix for your app development.Identify Business Needs:Understand the business needs of the appbeing developed, what problem it hopes tosolve and also assure your customers ofyour capabilitiesCollect Requirements:ngage with the customer to understand thefeatures and flow of the appEstimate the Time:Based on the inputs, estimate the timeneeded to complete the developmentprocessPhase it Out:Break the project into two to three phasesand create a plan for delivery of sprintsDesign Phase:Set the expectations rightSprint 0:Start the engagement with development bydesigning the application and estimatingthe rolling out in terms of UI and functionalrequirements. Create the user stories andwrap them all up together as a sprintDevelopment Process:Develop the user stories in closecollaboration with the client for theprogress report, change requirements andmanagement and so onCost and Resource Estimation:Once the timelines are frozen, calculate thenumber of resources needed as well as thecostTesting:The QA team would have already createdthe test case scenarios and once thedevelopment is over, they start testing itwith daily status reports on bugs that arerectified and the process repeated till it iscleanCollect Requirements:Aggregate any physical documentation,existing app details, knowledge transferand business analysis. At this stage theprogram manager or the solution architectget loyment which is reviewed by the client’sbusiness analyst to share their comments.This may lead to another iteration till thecustomer is completely satisfied4. Being Agile with MendixMendix is a low code development platform ideally suited for Agile. It provides options to runsprints, create user stories, estimate the velocity of the tasks you are going to work onwithout having to leverage a third-party application management tool. This is unlike workingin tools such as Java where you can have agile development but need to leverage athird-party tool.www.indiumsoftware.com Indium Software
Mendix facilitates transparency across collaborating teams by enabling comments andsetting contexts that increase the understanding of the receiver and reviewer, improveproductivity and reduce ambiguity and chances of misinterpretations.It promotes better understanding and communication between the stakeholders. Theembedded user feedback widgets let users provide instant feedback from within an application to speed up the resolution process and enable rapid iteration. In what makes it trulyagile, it also features built-in app validation through instant app sharing across devices forinstant review and feedback5. Indium - Your Partner for MendixIndium Software, a two- decade-old software company with experience in cutting edgetechnologies, agile development and expertise across domains, has fine-tuned agiledevelopment on the low code platform, Mendix. Indium’s Mendix Rapid certified engineersand QA engineers have not only been able to ensure customer delight but also innovativelyused Mendix for novel instances. We provide end-to-end solutions from design till productionand maintenance across Healthcare, Manufacturing, Realty, Financial Services, Retail andmore.www.indiumsoftware.com Indium Software
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instant review and feedback 5. Indium - Your Partner for Mendix Indium Software, a two- decade-old software company with experience in cutting edge technologies, agile development and expertise across domains, has fine-tuned agile development on the low code platform, Mendix. Indium's Mendix Rapid certified engineers
