Listen "Mike Hichwa: 30 years of Oracle low-code and counting"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Low Down on Low-Code, hosts John Rymer and Rick Greenwald engage with Mike Hichwa, a veteran in the low-code space, discussing the evolution of low-code development, the changing roles of developers, and the importance of citizen developers. They explore the core principles of low-code, the impact of AI, and the challenges of technical debt in application development. The conversation also touches on personal interests, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the guests.TakeawaysMike Hichwa has been involved in low-code development since the early days of Oracle Forms.The transition from traditional coding to low-code has empowered citizen developers.Low-code is fundamentally about creating models that abstract complex coding tasks.AI is poised to significantly influence the adoption of low-code platforms.Technical debt is becoming a major concern for organizations in application development.Collaboration between citizen developers and IT professionals is essential for success.User experience experts play a critical role in application development.Low-code platforms can help reduce the complexity of application development.Understanding the model behind low-code solutions is crucial for effective use.Vibe coding can be a useful tool for prototyping but has limitations.
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