Betty Blocks allows businesses to rapidly build applications and tools using an easy-to-use low code platform. Trained developers can customize any app as needed, while employees with no programming experience can take ownership of technical projects.
Low-Code Features at Betty Blocks
80% of new applications are built using low-code platforms.
Encourages diversification of IT departments within the company.
Reduces time and cost of application development by 50%
Templates are the bread and butter of the citizen developer. Under the “Application Templates” section, you will find a host of pre-build templates and layouts to get you started. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, then the Betty Blocks low-code platform allows you to build an application from scratch by following the different components described below. With the addition of master templates, developers are able to duplicate full-fledged applications to add custom features rapidly while keeping maintenance centralized.
Use the Page Builder feature to create a mock-up of your web page or application. This is a great way to put together what you wish the frontend to look like. Thanks to the drag-and-drop feature, putting together a page couldn’t be easier. Likewise, making changes to the layout of the page you are building can be done in seconds. The page builder is only limited to your own imagination in terms of what you can build.
The Data Model displays all your information in a visual format, making it easy to understand for all stakeholders involved in a project. There is no need for a business analyst to do all the work when data can be displayed in a way for all employees to understand. The Betty Blocks data model is designed to improve your IT infrastructure in a clear format. Users will have the option to create a data model from scratch or import existing data sets. The Remote Data Source option can be used to integrate external data sources to enhance your application.
Automate business processes for an optimized workflow and significantly reduce time spent on manual tasks. The Action Builder follows the steps specified by the users and matches the given data in order to perform an action. For example, confirmation emails or invoices can be automatically sent out to customers. There are a plethora of different actions to choose from, and users are entirely free to customize the action steps to suit their workflow needs.
The Betty Blocks Store is filled with nifty tools and add-ons that make building an app even more intuitive. From data source integrations to ready-made APIs, whatever block you need for your application can be added with the click of a button. Custom-made blocks can be shared with your entire organization and be reused on future projects.
In addition to enabling faster development from the get-go, low code platforms have the potential to speed up the software development lifecycle with every single project. This is because, each time developers build a new block of code, they can store it to be reused (by themselves or others) in the next project.
Experienced developers are unable to keep up with the rising demand for software – there simply isn’t enough of them. Low code development helps tackle this challenge by increasing productivity and by facilitating citizen development.
Because low code enables more frequent iterations, feedback can be implemented much sooner and more often throughout the development process. This ultimately helps ensure the solution is better aligned with the needs and expectations laid out by organizations and their customers.
Chris Obdam, CEO at Betty Blocks
