The Low-Code/No-Code Conundrum

Welcome to Issue 42!

Hello, no-coders and low-coders! In this edition of “Enterprise Architecture: The Struggle is Real,” we dive into the rapidly evolving world of low-code and no-code platforms. While these tools promise to democratize development and speed up delivery, they also introduce challenges for enterprise architects tasked with keeping everything aligned and secure. Let’s explore how to ride this wave without drowning in chaos.

The Main Story: The Low-Code Gold Rush

Imagine this: Everyone in your organization—from HR to marketing—can now build their own apps thanks to low-code and no-code platforms. It’s the wild west of development—apps are popping up everywhere! The upside? Solutions are being built faster than ever. The downside? You’re losing control of your enterprise architecture, and shadow IT is looming large.

TOGAF to the Rescue (Again)

TOGAF’s Application Architecture can help you bring some order to the chaos. By implementing governance around low-code and no-code tools, you can strike the perfect balance between empowering users and maintaining a well-structured, secure architecture. TOGAF provides the guardrails to ensure innovation happens without compromising the integrity of your systems.

The Educational Twist: Best Practices for Low-Code/No-Code Adoption

• Create Governance Frameworks: Establish clear policies for who can use low-code/no-code tools and how they must be integrated into enterprise systems.

• Monitor Shadow IT: Keep an eye on unapproved tools or platforms that may bypass IT governance, and bring them into compliance.

• Ensure Scalability and Security: Make sure the apps created using low-code/no-code platforms can scale with the organization and meet security requirements.

Humor in Diagrams

Share and Connect

Have you faced challenges with low-code/no-code adoption in your enterprise? Share your stories of bringing order to the development gold rush, and how you managed to maintain architectural integrity!

Wrapping Up

While low-code and no-code platforms can speed up development and empower teams, it’s essential to maintain control through strong governance and alignment with enterprise architecture principles.

Next Week’s Sneak Peek: “The Digital Governance Dilemma” - The tricky task of enforcing digital governance without slowing innovation.

Stay tuned for more no-code/low-code insights with “Enterprise Architecture: The Struggle is Real!”