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Low Code Development and the Future of Software Developers with Paul Du Bois
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Paul Du Bois, CEO and Founder of Appenate, talks about the explosion of low code/no code applications and why the high need for software developers will continue
Low Code Development and the Future of Software Developers
- Software developers are a rare commodity. So, when an app needs to be built in a developer’s absence, it requires a low code or no code solution. However, low code/no code is not always the answer. What should be done, then?
In this episode, we interview Paul Du Bois, CEO and Founder of Appenate, about the explosion of low code/no code applications and why the high need for software developers will continue.
What we discuss:
- A deep dive into low code & no code applications
- Understanding Appenate & Paul’s background
- Working within a flat structure & the agile methodology
- Moments of pride, frustration, & burnout
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Key Insights
A deep dive into low code & no code applicationsWhile the buzzwords of low code or no code are relatively new, the idea is not. Looking back at early desktop software, many applications were being built within Microsoft Access and Excel.But why was it necessary in the first place?“If you don't have the skills to write code, you find other ways.” — Paul Du Bois
Understanding AppenatePaul describes Appenate as a horizontal product serving worker-facing apps for business to business to a broad audience; from construction companies to a Canadian morgue, Appenate has been a solution for any company with a paper-based process.
Working within a flat structureA flat structure within a company can be understood as an approach void of hierarchy — where every employee functions on the same level. While this structure may work for some, Paul describes Appenate as a hybrid.As their size continues to increase, it’s difficult for a leadership structure not to form; despite this, an important facet of the Appenate model is to retain an open-door policy for all employees.
Episode Highlights
“If you don't have the skills to write code, you find other ways.” — Paul Du Bois
“Anywhere that you've got a paper based process in a business is potentially a candidate for a solution like ours.” — Paul Du Bois
“That's what depression is to me; it's a washout effect. ” — Paul Du Bois
