{"id":3178,"date":"2019-09-17T09:46:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T16:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mclasen.com\/wordpress\/?p=3178"},"modified":"2019-09-17T09:46:12","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T16:46:12","slug":"the-forrester-wave-low-code-platforms-for-business-developers-q2-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mclasen.com\/wordpress\/2019\/09\/the-forrester-wave-low-code-platforms-for-business-developers-q2-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Forrester Wave\u2122: Low-Code Platforms For Business Developers, Q2 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Source: The Forrester Wave\u2122: Low-Code Platforms For Business Developers, Q2 2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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FileMaker, AppSheet, Caspio, And Quick Base Lead The Pack<\/p>\n

Forrester’s research uncovered a market in which FileMaker, AppSheet, Caspio, and Quick Base are Leaders; Kintone, Betty Blocks, TrackVia, and Kissflow are Strong Performers; and Zudy, TIBCO Software, Scopeland Technology, and Airtable are Contenders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Key Distinctions: Database, Process, And Development Process Support<\/p>\n

The leading platforms solve the puzzle of how to make database design simple while opening more powerful database tools as business developers learn. Workflow and process designers remain the exception rather than the rule among these vendors. And features to organize and govern development processes are highly variable among the platforms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PLATFORMS THAT INVITE BUSINESS EXPERTS TO THE SOFTWARE STRATEGY<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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After decades in the shadows, software built by businesspeople is emerging into the light. A small group of AD&D leaders is supporting citizen developers on low-code platforms designed for their needs. Respect\/fear have replaced love\/hate. That’s progress. Why now? Digital businesses’ demand for ever more automation, ever more quickly, requires more minds and hands producing applications. <\/span><\/span>(<\/a>see endnote 1) <\/span><\/span><\/span>AD&D support and governance are also crucial for allowing business developers to contribute meaningfully to their firms’ software strategies. <\/span><\/span>(<\/a>see endnote 2) <\/span><\/span><\/span>Low-code platforms for business developers balance empowerment and governance by allowing: <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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