Talk about low code / zero code tools

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Low code or even zero code tools have always been highly valued and sought after , Especially in the context of cloud technology , People always expect to have a tool or platform that can quickly implement application development and deployment , No code or write a small amount of code to achieve customer needs , For software vendors or cloud vendors, it's a matter of peace of mind . And recently Tesla ERP Development uses low code tools （ platform ） It's been circulating all the time , This has led to a frenzy of low code tools , Even hail the spring of low code tools ...

Calm down and think about , Low code tools are just tools / The system's own component combination drag and drop can quickly generate the applications we need , In specific links, a small amount of script code can be written to expand certain functions , There are a lot of such tools at present . Typical is OA Customized deployment tools developed by manufacturers , Just do the page in the background UI Design , Set a fixed template , Set up the directory , Soon a set of OA The audit process page comes out , Powerful enough to handle most of the audit needs . Even with SAP The system does RFC Interface docking , You only need to do a simple configuration to successfully call and pull data .

I think it's very reliable , I feel like programmers are running out of food, right .

but , Is this really reliable ？

1、 Don't be superstitious about these tools .

The premise of low code is that the manufacturer has done a lot of packaging and functional modules , It's a huge pile of code , What's more, it takes years to accumulate , This is a great test of the technical ability of software manufacturers . It is a pity that , At present, the technology of domestic manufacturers can not reach the level that people can rest assured to use “ Low code ” Stage .

2、 Not very flexible .

Although they can reduce the amount of code to some extent , Rapid deployment application , But these applications are almost the same , Even upload a Excel Data document , It uploads as like as two peas .

It's a great honor that I've been trapped by such tools , The former owner bought a similar set “ Low code ” Of OA development tool , A simple upload Excel Seven or eight mouse , Feedback with developers to optimize user experience , Told it won't work ： Software manufacturers have not done this upload at all Excel Custom background for Windows , Plus there's no source code , So it doesn't work .

So I did it with this low code tool Web Application system , operation 、UI、 permissions 、 frame 、 The templates are almost the same , Let people aesthetic fatigue and no feeling , Architecture technology flaws , Users complain a lot .

3、 Functional limitations .

Facing the complex and changeable business environment in China , Just drag a few controls and modules , It is absolutely impossible to support with a limited amount of code . Those who have done outsourcing and enterprise technical personnel are very clear , Most of the time, the most fundamental lifeline of a system is that one “ Source code ”, Only it can realize the function that the enterprise wants to realize as much as possible , Instead of packaged interfaces and modules , After all, those are relatively rough and limited .

So you see SAP Why is it widely recognized ？

1、 It is powerful enough .

The configuration of background functions and the business model of native support make people suspicious , Very flexible configuration ;

2、 It provides free system development capabilities .

SAP It has its own unique development language , Almost all of the pictures can see the source code , It can also be modified to a certain extent , It can be deployed without downtime （ Thermal deployment ）; Deploy SAP According to their own business needs, enterprises can carry out secondary development without passing SAP The intervention of the original factory , Just like you bought a set of Visual Studio development tool .

You know, free system redevelopment is very important for manufacturing industry / How important is the enterprise of supply chain management ？ Do you know the biggest characteristics of these businesses ？—— Changeable ！

good , Just above 2 spot , other ERP Who can do it ？SAP This system is the goal that all enterprise application manufacturers should look forward to , This is the moment “ Low code tools “ The benchmark of .

（ Think of it here. , I have a special feeling ： When will there be a Chinese programming language ah ？ Don't mention easy language , thank you ！）

This is why professional video workers like to use professional when editing videos Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro, Instead of editing with love 、 Clip image and other small software . Don't you understand ？ Platform is the most important , Not a simple tool .

In fact, ah Zhu is right ： The so-called low code tools that enterprise application manufacturers now make , Its essence and 30 Years ago, Archie MIS、OA、BPM These things make no difference .

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