Low-Code and No-Code Evolution: Empowering Domain Experts with Declarative AI Interfaces
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9262.IJAIDSML-V4I2P112Keywords:
Low-code development, No-code platforms, Declarative interfaces, Citizen developers, Artificial intelligence, Software engineering, Automation, GUI, Software lifecycleAbstract
Low-Code and No-Code (LCNC) platforms are revolutionizing software development by enabling non-technical users, or "citizen developers," to build robust applications with minimal or no programming knowledge. These platforms leverage Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), pre-built components, and declarative logic to abstract complex coding tasks. With the growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), LCNC tools are evolving into intelligent platforms that integrate AI-driven recommendations, automation, and natural language processing capabilities, enabling domain experts to express requirements declaratively. This paper explores the historical evolution, methodologies, benefits, and challenges of LCNC platforms, focusing on their synergy with AI to empower non-programmers in application development. It also presents a detailed literature survey, methodology, and discussion of findings based on academic and industry practices before 2023
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