Low-Code Development: Trends and Predictions for 2026
AI-powered development, intelligent automation, cross-platform UI/UX and the rise of citizen developers — a look at how low-code will reshape business systems in the next few years.

DevLab Blog explores how modern companies design flexible, extensible ERP systems using open technologies, declarative business logic and low-code approaches. Practical notes, experiments and implementation patterns for teams that want to avoid vendor lock-in and build systems that actually fit their business.
How visual tooling, reusable components and hybrid development models make it easier for organisations to deliver modern applications faster, with fewer technical barriers and lower cost.
A look at how low-code is evolving in 2025: AI integration, automation, UX improvements, security and the rising role of citizen developers across different industries.
Why low-code platforms are becoming a strategic choice in 2025: how they differ from classic RAD, what drives adoption, and how they impact time-to-market, costs and agility.
The low-code market is growing from $22.5B to a projected $94B and is changing how software is built: we compare low-code with no-code, explain how the development process works and what advantages it gives in speed, cost and flexibility.
What low-code platforms are, which principles they are built on, where they bring the most value and what trends – from AI and hybrid development to serverless and compliance – will define their future.
A look at how modular architectures, declarative logic and open data models help businesses escape rigid monolithic ERP suites – gaining flexibility without losing stability.
A few practical patterns for adding low-code modules on top of an existing ERP – from small workflows to side-car apps that keep the core clean but still deliver what business needs.
A practical checklist for linking an ERP core with payments, CRM, WMS or custom services using REST APIs and message queues – with a focus on reliability and observability.
A simple curriculum for people close to operations but far from pure coding – analysts, domain experts and future “citizen developers” who help shape the ERP.