No-Code-Platforms enable the deployment of applications through a graphical user interface without requiring users to have programming knowledge. Users configure applications using prebuilt components and drag-and-drop features. This typically results in time, resource, and cost savings.

No-Code-Platforms are designed for end users with a technical understanding who bring domain expertise. They do not need to work with programming languages to create workflows.

Low-Code-Platforms, on the other hand, require some level of programming effort. While prebuilt components and drag-and-drop functionality are used to create applications, a certain amount of program logic must still be developed, which requires coding skills.

Low-Code-Platforms are intended for developers.

The No-Code- / Low-Code-Platforms include:

• Neptune DXP for SAP and NON-SAP-Systems
• SAP® Build Process Automation
• ZAPIER

Nowadays, modern and intuitive portals are becoming increasingly important for businesses. As digital service platforms, portals provide customers, suppliers, and employees with essential services for strategic and operational tasks.

New User Interface (UI) technologies make it possible to create role-based and intuitive applications that can be integrated into customer, supplier, and employee portals. In the SAP environment, SAPUI5 (SAP User Interface for HTML5) is available for this purpose. With its collection of libraries, developers can build modern and user-friendly desktop and mobile applications.

Overview of technologies for deploying online/web applications:

• Neptune DXP for SAP and NON-SAP-Systems
• SAP Business Technology Platform
• SAP Fiori

Online-only applications are often not enough to meet the business need for new UI applications. For example, there is an enormous need for mobile applications in maintenance or sales.

Overview of technologies for offline/mobile applications:

With the Multi-Devicing and Design Thinking methods, new applications are modeled and ultimately implemented. In Multi-Devicing, users today rely on at least two, if not more, different devices, choosing them based on the specific usage context.

Design Thinking shifts the focus to the user, rather than technology, as was common in the past. This user-centered approach allows for the free and unrestricted design of innovative applications. The process begins with identifying stakeholders, followed by analyzing the involved users/roles and their specific needs for a new application. Next, potential areas of action are assessed and prioritized to generate implementation ideas for the most relevant ones. The final application design is created using paper prototyping and a professional mockup, ensuring an optimal user experience.