What are low-code platforms? Low-code is a software development approach where application developers use drag-and-drop easy-to-use interfaces to develop applications. These platforms come with an IDE containing code validation. This enables citizen developers (developers without any programming background) to create custom business applications to suit their needs. Why use low-code platforms? Here are some of the benefits of low-code platforms: Low-code platforms enable rapid application development with a web-based visual interface.