In this episode of Lowdown on Low Code, John Rymer and Ryan Duguid engage with Suresh, the founder and CEO of Kissflow, to explore the evolution of citizen development and the low-code movement. Suresh shares his journey from developing rule engines to creating Kissflow, a platform designed to empower business users to develop applications without extensive coding knowledge. The conversation delves into the role of Chief Digital Officers in driving digital transformation, the characteristics of successful citizen developers, and the impact of generative AI on the future of low-code development. Suresh emphasizes the importance of understanding the semantic gap between human thought processes and programming, and how Kissflow aims to bridge that gap, making it easier for users to create applications. The episode concludes with insights on the potential of low-code platforms in transforming business processes and enhancing productivity.
Takeaways
- Citizen development is a significant and evolving topic.
- Kissflow was born from the need to democratize application development.
- Excel remains one of the most successful low-code tools.
- The Chief Digital Officer plays a crucial role in digital transformation.
- Identifying the right individuals for citizen development is key.
- Generative AI can help bridge the semantic gap in application development.
- The 3% figure represents the potential citizen developers in an organization.
- Kissflow aims to empower business users to create applications easily.
- Disposable applications can be created using generative AI.
- The future of low-code development is promising with advancements in technology.
Timestamps
- 02:27 - The Origins of Citizen Development and Low-Code Platforms
- 10:47 - Target Customers for Low-Code Platforms
- 14:05 - Selling Platforms vs Solutions
- 17:00 - The Role of CDOs in Driving Transformation
- 19:08 - Different Use Cases for Low-Code Platforms
- 23:39 - Unlocking the Potential of Citizen Development
- 29:14 - Characteristics of Successful Citizen Developers
- 33:44 - Addressing the Semantic Gap in Citizen Development
- 36:14 - The 3% Rule: Process Knowledge and Organizational Authority
- 37:51 - Disposable Applications: A Future Possibility of Low Code
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