In this episode of Low Down on Low-Code, hosts John Rymer and Rick Greenwald engage with Mike Hichwa, a veteran in the low-code space, discussing the evolution of low-code development, the changing roles of developers, and the importance of citizen developers. They explore the core principles of low-code, the impact of AI, and the challenges of technical debt in application development. The conversation also touches on personal interests, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the guests.
Takeaways
- Mike Hichwa has been involved in low-code development since the early days of Oracle Forms.
- The transition from traditional coding to low-code has empowered citizen developers.
- Low-code is fundamentally about creating models that abstract complex coding tasks.
- AI is poised to significantly influence the adoption of low-code platforms.
- Technical debt is becoming a major concern for organizations in application development.
- Collaboration between citizen developers and IT professionals is essential for success.
- User experience experts play a critical role in application development.
- Low-code platforms can help reduce the complexity of application development.
- Understanding the model behind low-code solutions is crucial for effective use.
- Vibe coding can be a useful tool for prototyping but has limitations.
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