Ask HN: Important parameters for evaluating low-code app development tools?
With many no-code /low-code tools out in market. (Tools like @Appsmith, @Retool, @DronaHQ, @jetadmin @bubble etc ) I am building an evaluation tool which will help user to evaluate the platform and identify the right one for his/her needs. I have broken down the parameters according to following categories (And given weightage to each categories & parameter within)
- Basic
- Frontend Development
- Actionflows/ Event handlers
- Branding
- Developer Productivity & Tooling
- BPM Workflows
- Automation Capabilities
- Built-in Database
- Integration Capabilities
- Deployment
- Sharing
- User Management
- Security
- Support + Community
- App Lifecycle Support
- Analytics
- Pricing Flexibility
How do you evaluate the platforms/tools? Which parameters are of most importance to you? Any thoughts or other evaluation tools that you would like me to refer to?
P.S. Once built I will share the tool with the community here.