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The emergence of low/no-code platforms is challenging traditional notions of coding expertise. Gone are the days when coding was an exclusive skill set reserved for a knowledgeable few. Low/no-code platforms have democratized software development. They empower individuals from non-IT or technical backgrounds to translate their business ideas into applications without the need to master complex […]View the full article

The rise of low-code/no-code platforms in DevOps is reshaping the way software is developed and deployed.View the full article

Earlier this year, we announced general availability of no-code provisioning for HashiCorp Terraform Cloud Plus customers. This new deployment method gives organizations a self-service workflow in Terraform Cloud for application developers and others who need infrastructure but may not know Terraform or HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL). No-code provisioning empowers cloud platform teams to set up their modules for push-button self-service, allowing stakeholders with infrastructure needs to provision those modules without having to manage Terraform configuration repos or write code. No-code provisioning provides a simpler, standardized way to provision with Terraform, bringing even more reusability and increasing provisioning velocity. However, the previous no-code provisioning release restricted users to the module version with which they originally provisioned their infrastructure — they could only change variable inputs. This limitation kept users from accessing changes delivered to subsequent versions of the module unless they destroyed the workspace and deployed a fresh one. Introducing module version upgrades Module version upgrades for no-code workspaces addresses this issue by significantly reducing the friction when updating the no-code modules in a Terraform Cloud workspace. Once an administrator or module owner updates the designated no-code ready version, a notification will appear in downstream workspaces that use the module, giving practitioners a seamless experience in receiving and applying upgrades to their workspaces. The simple module version upgrade process works like this: Users see a notification in their workspace alerting them to the newly available version. From there they can initiate a plan, noting any changes that will take effect with the new module version. If the plan looks good, the user can apply it. If not, any problems can be communicated back to the module author before it impacts the running infrastructure. Terraform Cloud updates the module version used in the workspace, and applies any necessary changes to the resources based on the plan. Summary and resources Self-service workflows like no-code provisioning are becoming essential to scaling infrastructure operations. Module version upgrades keep developers’ no-code workspaces up-to-date without them having to know Terraform or ask their platform team to update their infrastructure. To learn more about module version upgrades for no-code provisioning, please refer to module upgrades in the no-code provisioning documentation. You can get hands-on with the new feature in the updated no-code provisioning tutorial. Get started for free on Terraform Cloud to provision and manage all of your infrastructure. View the full article

Fear of automation (automation anxiety) has existed since the 16th century. It has been a major driver of negative attitudes toward technology and machines (also known as technophobia). With more sophisticated low-code and no-code development solutions on the horizon, even software developers face bouts of disquietude related to their job security. While low-code solutions have […] The post The Future of Low-Code Development appeared first on DevOps.com. View the full article

As the popularity of no-code and low-code tools grows, so, too, do security concerns The demand for new applications is growing at a rapid rate. Many individuals and business units will not tolerate delays. As a result, citizen developers are stepping in, some of whom may be sanctioned by the company while essentially operating as […] The post Security Risks With No-Code/Low-Code Tools appeared first on DevOps.com. View the full article

For many companies, IT transformation is no small feat. Between the technology, process and organizational changes needed, it can take time to see a return on your IT transformation efforts and investments. So it’s no surprise that low-code/no-code is starting to be seen as a compelling solution for some. With low-code/no-code, you can empower teams […] The post How Low-Code/No-Code Can Transform Your Organization appeared first on DevOps.com. View the full article

The year 2020 tested the mettle of countless businesses and industries, but those who were able to stay afloat had one thing in common: the ability to adapt to an increasingly digitized world by embracing future-facing technology. For companies already steeped in the tech world, these changes came more naturally, but not all industries were […] The post The No-Code Revolution: 5 Industries That Will Win Big appeared first on DevOps.com. View the full article

Using some no-code/low-code platforms, you can drive positive changes in the software development workflow in your organization. DevOps is also adopting the use of these platforms for increased speed and automation. View the full article