{"id":4323,"date":"2025-06-24T15:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amandis.be\/?p=4323"},"modified":"2025-06-24T16:18:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T15:18:32","slug":"waarom-ervaren-developers-nu-wel-kiezen-voor-low-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amandis.be\/en\/waarom-ervaren-developers-nu-wel-kiezen-voor-low-code\/","title":{"rendered":"Why experienced developers are now choosing low-code"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From standard software to smart custom solutions<\/strong><\/p>

Pieter Taghon, Sales Director at Mendify, knows the traditional IT approach inside out. He started his career implementing standard software with custom extensions.\n\u201cBut you quickly realize that traditional custom development is slow, expensive, and hard to scale,\u201d he says. \u201cLow-code offers a much more efficient approach: faster, more affordable, and above all, future-ready.\u201d<\/p>

According to Pieter, IT is not a cost center\u2014it\u2019s a growth engine.\n\u201cThat\u2019s our vision. With low-code, you ensure IT becomes a true business driver.\u201d<\/p>

What low-code really is\u2014and what it isn\u2019t<\/strong><\/p>

Low-code platforms like Mendix allow you to build complex applications with minimal hand-coding. But that doesn\u2019t mean you lose your power as a developer. On the contrary:<\/p>

\"You're not throwing away your expertise\u2014you\u2019re using it more wisely,\" says Pieter Taghon of Mendify.<\/p>

Still, persistent misconceptions remain around low-code. Some developers still believe that low-code can\u2019t do what high-code can. But that\u2019s not true: it\u2019s not about capability, it\u2019s simply a different way of building. The logic, critical thinking, and technical know-how are still needed\u2014you just work with a framework that already handles much of the groundwork.<\/p>

The cost aspect is also often misunderstood. Yes, using a low-code platform like Mendix requires a license. But what\u2019s often overlooked is that in return, a large portion of the traditional development cycle is taken off your plate\u2014setting up environments, building foundational architecture, managing infrastructure. The platform takes care of all that, resulting in significant time savings and lower maintenance costs in the long run.<\/p>

Another misconception: that updates require you to rewrite large parts of your application. The opposite is true. Mendix handles much of the technical under-the-hood work, so you don\u2019t have to start over with every upgrade. This leads to less rework and more stability and continuity in your applications. The technology stays cutting-edge and up to date\u2014without you constantly having to invest in it.<\/p>

And then there\u2019s the belief that developers need to \u201cgive up\u201d their technical skills. That\u2019s a myth: your Java or .NET experience remains fully relevant. You simply apply it more precisely\u2014where it matters most, such as with integrations, APIs, or complex business logic. Instead of building everything from scratch, your expertise is focused on delivering real value.<\/p>

Why choose Mendify as a partner?<\/strong><\/p>

Mendify isn\u2019t a generalist that happens to work with Mendix. They are 100% specialized and were recently awarded the official Delivery Excellence certification by Mendix.<\/p>

What sets them apart:<\/p>