My Experience with Appian - Low on code, High on Functionality

I always thought that to create a working application, we need to have impeccable coding skills until I decided to enroll for BUAN6385 Robotics Process Automation taught by Professor Gaurav Shekhar at The University of Texas at Dallas. I was introduced to the world of low code/ no code. Low code is a software development approach that requires little to no coding in order to build applications and processes. A low-code development platform uses visual interfaces with simple logic and drag-and-drop features instead of extensive coding languages. These intuitive tools allow users with no formal knowledge of coding or software development to create applications for many purposes like mobile apps and business apps.

Professional developers can create apps quickly by adopting low-code and no-code modular techniques that minimize the need to write code line by line. They also allow non-software experts to design and test apps, such as business analysts, office managers, small business owners, and others. People with little or no familiarity with traditional programming languages, machine code, or the development work involved in the platform's configurable components can create apps. By automating costly and error-prone development procedures, low-code platforms reduce the complexity and errors of producing an application.

Developers can now concentrate on the user experience and business logic. A low-code solution can be used to create a wide range of applications, from simple mobile apps to complex commercial systems. APPIAN, a low-code platform that may be utilized by any client, was introduced to me. Everyone, in my opinion, should use Appian to build end-to-end applications. The most significant advantage is that we can quickly create a website. They've also provided us with the most expressive mode. For both end-users and backend users, there are several options for making the website more appealing and user-friendly.

During the first month, I created a Vehicle Fleet Management Application. I was able to build bots for repetitive tasks and generate dynamic reports using Appian's charting feature. Using Appian's data visualization, we can filter and sort our data into a well-crafted visual tale. The most exciting component was participating in a hackathon sponsored by KPMG. My team was able to build a fully functional application for Employee Goals and Feedback in about two weeks thanks to low code automation and Appian. We also had the opportunity to participate in the AccelQ hackathon, which was a once-in-a-lifetime experience as well as a creative use of the Appian capability.

My experience with Appian, has been great, I really liked the tool and the overall experience. In the future, I hope to learn more about Appian and the automated process. I'd like to thank Professor Gaurav Shekhar and Sagar Hagawane for their continued support and assistance throughout the semester.

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