Accelerating Innovation with Low-Code/No-Code Development on SAP BTP (SAP Build)

The Democratization of Application Development

Traditional software development processes are often time-consuming and resource-intensive. At the same time, the pressure to deliver faster, better, and more cost-effective solutions has never been greater. This is where Low-Code/No-Code (LCNC) platforms come in. They democratize application development, enabling both professional developers and business users to efficiently build business applications and automations. Within the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Build plays a central role in driving this movement.

What Is Low-Code/No-Code and Why Does It Matter?

LCNC development environments provide visual interfaces and preconfigured components, allowing users to create applications through drag-and-drop functionality and configuration instead of extensive lines of code. The difference lies in the target audience:

• No-Code: Designed for business users without programming knowledge. They can create fully functional applications and workflows using visual tools and predefined logic.
• Low-Code: Tailored for professional developers who benefit from prebuilt building blocks but can add custom code when needed to meet complex or specific requirements.
  The importance of LCNC lies in its ability to drastically reduce time-to-market, increase business agility, and boost innovation by empowering more employees to actively contribute to digital transformation.

SAP Build: The LCNC Suite on SAP BTP

SAP Build is SAP’s comprehensive Low-Code/No-Code suite on the SAP Business Technology Platform. It integrates powerful tools designed to simplify application development and process automation:

1. SAP Build Apps

A No-Code platform that allows business users to create mobile and web applications with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface – without writing a single line of code.

• User-friendly interfaces: Visual editors make designing UIs simple and accessible.
• Data integration: Easily connect to data sources inside and outside the SAP ecosystem.
• Business logic: Define logic and workflows with visual programming tools.

This empowers business departments to create their own solutions tailored to their needs while relieving pressure on IT teams.

SAP Build Process Automation

A Low-Code environment that combines Robotic Process Automation (RPA), workflow management, and decision management. It helps businesses automate repetitive tasks and optimize complex business processes. Key features include:

• Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Bots automate manual, rule-based tasks in existing systems.
• Workflow management: Visual workflow designers support end-to-end process automation involving human interactions and system integration.
• Process mining: Analyze existing processes to uncover bottlenecks and identify opportunities for improvement.
• The result: higher efficiency, fewer errors, and improved compliance.

SAP Build Work Zone

Formerly known as SAP Launchpad Service and SAP Work Zone, this Low-Code solution enables the creation of personalized digital workspaces. It allows organizations to bring together applications, information, and processes in one central portal for employees, partners, and customers – improving user experience and increasing productivity.

Benefits of LCNC Development with SAP Build

By leveraging SAP Build on SAP BTP, organizations gain multiple advantages:
Faster innovation: Rapid development and deployment of applications and automations.

• Greater agility: Quickly adapt to changing market conditions and business requirements.
• Lower development costs: Reduced reliance on highly specialized developers and less time spent on traditional coding.
• Stronger collaboration: Business and IT teams can jointly drive solution development.
• Integration with SAP ecosystem: Seamless connection to SAP systems and data, maximizing the value of existing investments.

Conclusion

Low-Code/No-Code development with SAP Build is a game-changer for businesses accelerating their digital transformation. It provides the tools to speed up innovation, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of agility. By empowering a broader user base to create applications and automations, SAP Build helps organizations remain competitive and successfully navigate the challenges of today’s business landscape.