Observed Signal · Oct 12, 2022 · Market Analysis · Source: CMSWire · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Low-Code/No-Code Tools Reshape Developer Roles, MarTech Workflows
This CMSWire feature examines how low-code and no-code development platforms are changing the roles of software developers and empowering non-technical staff. Scott Brinker, VP of platform ecosystem at HubSpot, says these tools give marketers and business users 'marketing superpowers' to launch apps and workflows. Gartner analyst Jason Wong describes the movement as an evolution similar to spreadsheets, arguing it will not eliminate the need for professional developers but will increase productivity. Gartner forecasts low-code development spending will reach nearly $30 billion by 2025, with 70% of new enterprise applications built using no-code/low-code tools. The article also covers risks including security, governance, and vendor lock-in, as well as the impact of IT talent shortages and the Great Resignation. Experts advise organizations to evaluate tools based on use cases, integration needs, and underlying extensibility rather than marketing labels.
Feature analysis of the low-code/no-code trend with Gartner market forecasts; relevant to MarTech operations and developer roles but contains no breaking industry news.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Gartner forecasts low-code development technology spending will reach nearly $30 billion by 2025.
- Gartner predicts 70% of new applications developed by enterprises will use no-code/low-code by 2025.
- A Gartner survey found 64% of IT executives consider talent shortages the biggest barrier to emerging technology adoption.
- Dark Reading's 2022 Secure Applications Survey found 32% of IT/cybersecurity leaders worried about lack of governance over low-code/no-code applications.
- The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported approximately 47.4 million people quit their jobs during the Great Resignation.
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