The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Enhanced No-Code Software Development Platforms on Software Processes: A Literature Review

Abstract

This literature review examines the impact of artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) no-code software development platforms on software processes. The study primarily focuses on accelerating software development processes, reducing costs, and optimizing business operations. Existing studies in the literature demonstrate how these types of platforms facilitate complex application development even for non-technical users and enhance time-cost optimization. This review highlights how no-code platforms have become more effective and efficient with AI-supported tools, transforming the current software development ecosystem. The article discusses the potential benefits and challenges of AI-based no-code platforms, emphasizing their promising future in the software industry.

Keywords

• No-Code
• Low-Code
• AI
• Web development
• Software development cost

Yapay Zeka Tabanlı No-Code Platformlarının Yazılım Geliştirme Süreçlerine Etkisi: Literatür Taraması

Abstract

Bu literatür taraması, yapay zeka (artificial intelligence – AI) tabanlı kodsuz (no-code – NC) yazılım geliştirme platformlarının yazılım süreçlerine olan etkilerini inceler. Çalışma, özellikle yazılım geliştirme süreçlerinin hızlanması, maliyetlerin azaltılması ve iş süreçlerinin optimizasyonu üzerinde durmaktadır. Literatürde yer alan mevcut çalışmalar, bu tür platformların teknik olmayan kullanıcıların bile karmaşık uygulamalar geliştirmelerini nasıl kolaylaştırdığını ve zaman-maliyet optimizasyonunu nasıl daha iyi hale getirdiğini göstermektedir. Bu inceleme, NC platformlarının, AI destekli araçlarla nasıl daha etkin ve verimli hale geldiğini, bu entegrasyonların mevcut yazılım geliştirme ekosistemini nasıl dönüştürdüğünü ortaya koymaktadır. Makale, AI tabanlı NC platformların potansiyel faydalarını ve karşılaşılabilecek zorlukları tartışarak, bu teknolojilerin yazılım endüstrisindeki gelecek vaatlerini vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

• Kodsuz
• Az kodlu
• Yapay zeka
• Web geliştirme
• Yazılım geliştirme maliyeti

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