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\"trends\"Summary: These days, choosing the right low-code tool can be confusing. Since each one has differing features and goals, comparing your options is becoming more and more difficult. How can you avoid surprises or \u201cgotchas\u201d when selecting a tool? How can you find the right low-code tool for your business? In this article, we explore 10 critical features to look for in any low-code tool.<\/em><\/span>
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\nI remember back when I first heard the term, \u201cLow-Code.\u201d It was used to describe a growing class of development software tools that simplified enterprise application development.<\/p>\n

At the time, I loved the term. Before low-code, all web application development tools were lumped into one big pot. Some were built for enterprise development. Others were very basic developer tools. But, they were all thrown into the \u201cweb application development tools\u201d (or even RAD tools) category. How could you find the right development tool when they were all so different?<\/p>\n

The \u201cLow-Code\u201d term solved this problem. It separated the enterprise-class development tools from the basic ones. At least…that\u2019s how it started.<\/p>\n

Now, we\u2019re dealing with the same problem. Software vendors have jumped on board and slapped the term on anything remotely related to low-code.<\/p>\n

The result: Confusion. If you look at different low-code options available today, you\u2019ll find that they have wildly different features. Comparing low-code software is nearly impossible since they\u2019re all over the map. We\u2019re back to where we started.<\/p>\n

This begs the question: How do you separate the basic tools from the enterprise-class tools? What features should you look for in an enterprise low-code platform?<\/p>\n

Today, I\u2019d like to answer that question. Now, I\u2019m not including obvious features like enterprise-class security, point-and-click interface, or responsive design. These should be standard elements of any low-code tool. Rather, let\u2019s explore some less-obvious features that any enterprise low-code platform should include.<\/p>\n

1. Reusability<\/h3>\n

In the past, business applications were largely monolithic. In other words, every application had all of its necessary functions built in. These monolithic applications were unwieldy and difficult to maintain.<\/p>\n

These days, things are different. Modern coding standards call for reusability. Create reusable code blocks and web services that you can call from many applications. It\u2019s a more logical approach that delivers maintainable applications.<\/p>\n

Enterprise low-code platforms should take this \u2018building block\u2019 approach to application development. Enterprise-class tools let you reuse functions and applications (or parts of applications) in other applications. They create basic building blocks and let you combine them however you wish.<\/p>\n

This approach has a few advantages:<\/p>\n