"low-code" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: First used in a report by Forrester published on June 9, 2014 (see quotation). Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} low-code (not comparable)
  1. (computing) (of a development environment) Primarily involving a graphical user interface rather than a text-based one. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-low-code-en-adj-Vu5guZOt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 25 27 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (computing) (of an application) Programmed using a low-code development environment. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-low-code-en-adj-nM060sMJ Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Noun

Etymology: First used in a report by Forrester published on June 9, 2014 (see quotation). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} low-code (uncountable)
  1. (computing) The practice of developing applications via a low-code development environment. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: no-code
    Sense id: en-low-code-en-noun-3icYZ8n9 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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