Low Code/No Code software Development: Definition, drivers, and inhibitors

Purpose: Low Code and No Code refer to software development by end users with little or no IT background. The goal of the manuscript is to define this concept, as well as identify the drivers on one hand, and the limitations, challenges, and inhibitors on the other. Methodology: In order to answer the previously posed research questions, a systematic literature review was conducted. The systematic review of the literature included three main steps: planning the review, conducting the review, and writing the report. Findings: The paper presents various definitions of the LowCode/NoCode concept, as well as one general definition. It then lists the key drivers that lead to the increasing use of this concept in organizations. After that, the limitations, challenges, and inhibitors of Low Code/No Code software development are presented. Originality/value: The paper provides a clear and systematic review of the LowCode/NoCode concepts in relation to three dimensions (definition, drivers, and limitations/challenges/inhibitors). Practical implications - The results presented in the paper can be useful for both IT departments and business units as a starting point for establishing and managing LowCode/NoCode practices within an organization. Limitations: The systematic literature review included papers published in two citation databases and in English. Future research directions would focus on the empirical validation of specific drivers and limitations, challenges, and inhibitors from both business and IT users' perspectives