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⚡ Forever Foundry Flash 5: Five Questions to Ask to Ensure Low-Code Is the Right Choice for Your Business

  • Scott Seaborn
  • Mar 24
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 7


Low-code is hot
Low-code is hot

Low-code is hot. But that doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for everyone.

Before you dive in and spin up another drag-and-drop dashboard, take a moment to slow the scroll and ask yourself these five punchy questions:


⚡ 1. Do you really need to build something custom?


Low-code is fantastic when you’re solving a problem that off-the-shelf tools can’t handle. But if your use case can be fixed with a Zapier link-up and a decent spreadsheet, you might not need a platform with a licensing fee the size of a small car.


Flash Tip: Don’t digitise chaos. Map things out, simplify first, then low-code.

⚡ 2. Do your teams actually collaborate well enough to build something together?


Low-code thrives on fusion - business folks who know the problem + tech folks who know the tools. If those two aren’t talking, you’re not building apps, you’re building frustration.


Flash Tip: No more “them and us.” Get business and IT in the same (virtual) room early.

⚡ 3. Do you have the internal skills to support it - or a partner who does?


Low-code ≠ no-code. You still need people who understand data, UX, and system architecture.


Flash Tip: Low-code reduces dev time, not strategic thinking.

⚡ 4. Do you have a clear idea of what value this app will deliver?


A low-code project with no outcome is just a sandbox with a license fee. The best apps deliver time savings, cost reduction, or new revenue. If you can’t map that on a napkin, hold off.


Flash Tip: No ROI? No app.

⚡ 5. Are you ready to iterate… fast?


The beauty of low-code is speed. But speed only matters if you’re ready to iterate, learn, and release quickly. If you’re stuck in 6-month sign-off loops, low-code won’t save you.


Flash Tip: Build, test, learn. Repeat. (Bonus if you can, do it before lunch.)

Final Thought:


Low-code can be a game-changer—if you’re solving a real problem, with the right team, and a clear value outcome. If not? Well… sometimes a Google Form really is good enough.








 
 
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