Technology

I have been developing applications on low-code platforms for more than a year. During this time, I have successfully delivered over 10 enterprise-grade applications. Compared to traditional software development methods, I have achieved 60-70% faster delivery times.

Feature	Traditional Development	Low-Code
Average Project Duration	3–6 months	3–4 weeks
Amount of Manual Coding	80%+	10–20%
Prototype Creation	2–3 weeks	1–2 days
Time to Go-Live	Months	Weeks
Team Size	4–8 developers	1–3 developers
Updates & Revisions	Days / Weeks	Hours / Days

With pre-built components, drag-and-drop interfaces, and ready integrations, low-code enables:

• Reducing development cycles from 3–4 months down to 3–4 weeks

• Delivering prototypes to stakeholders on the same day

• Implementing feedback within hours instead of days

Learning Curve and Acceleration

In the early adaptation phase, the speed of development may be similar to traditional methods. However, once the platform logic and components are mastered:

• Application development speeds up significantly,

• Repetitive tasks accelerate by up to 80%,

• New projects can often be built through a “copy-adapt” approach.

Citizen Developers

One of the most transformative aspects of low-code is the rise of the citizen developer—employees from business units who can create their own applications without deep technical knowledge.

• This reduces dependence on IT,

• Expands overall development capacity,

• Ensures solutions are more aligned with real business needs.

Examples of Companies Using Low-Code

• Siemens → Digitalizing manufacturing processes

• Unilever → Enhancing employee experience

• Heineken → Improving automation and customer experience

• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines → Optimizing passenger services

• From Turkey:

  • Türk Telekom → Streamlining internal operations

  • Anadolu Sigorta → Speeding up insurance processes

Benefits Observed:

• Up to 40% improvement in efficiency

• Reduced IT workload

• Lower costs

• Faster innovation cycles

Management Transformation Required

Adopting low-code is not just a technological shift—it requires new management practices. Traditional top-down software management approaches are not sufficient. Instead, organizations need more agile, collaborative, and flexible leadership models that empower both IT teams and business users to co-create solutions.

The Next 10 Years of Low-Code

Looking ahead, low-code will become even more significant:

• Adoption will expand to a much wider range of industries,

• Millions of new users—including non-technical professionals—will start building apps,

• Low-code will be at the core of digital transformation initiatives.

AI-Powered Low-Code

The integration of Artificial Intelligence will make low-code platforms even more powerful:

• Faster and smarter application generation,

• Automated process optimization,

• Intelligent recommendations for best-fit solutions.

Low-Code in Education

For sustainable growth, it is also essential that low-code practices be integrated into education systems. By teaching future generations these tools early on, we can:

• Empower students to build solutions without years of programming training,

• Bridge the gap between business needs and technical skills,

• Cultivate a generation of citizen developers and innovators.

  
  

Conclusion

Low-code platforms, strengthened by AI and embraced by both IT and business teams, are redefining how organizations build, innovate, and scale. Beyond just speed, they represent a new way of thinking—one where creativity, collaboration, and agility drive success. In the next decade, low-code will not only accelerate business transformation but also shape the future of work and education.