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Low-Code/No-Code Integration Guidelines

This document outlines the standards and best practices for integrating low-code and no-code platforms with traditional development workflows at Bayat.

Platform Selection

Evaluation Criteria

  1. Platform Capability Assessment:

    • Business requirements mapping
    • Technical capability evaluation
    • Integration capability assessment
    • Extensibility evaluation framework

  2. Platform Categories:

    • Process automation platforms
    • Application development platforms
    • Integration and workflow platforms
    • Industry-specific solutions

  3. Selection Framework:

    • Decision matrix for platform selection
    • Enterprise architecture alignment
    • Security and compliance consideration
    • Total cost of ownership analysis

Governance Model

  • Platform ownership and responsibility definition
  • Center of excellence structure
  • Capability management framework
  • License and access management standards

Integration Architecture

Integration Patterns

  1. API-First Integration:

    • REST API design standards
    • GraphQL implementation patterns
    • API security requirements
    • API versioning and lifecycle management

  2. Event-Driven Integration:

    • Event schema standards
    • Messaging patterns and protocols
    • Error handling and retry guidelines
    • Event sourcing considerations

  3. Data Integration:

    • Data mapping standards
    • ETL/ELT patterns for low-code systems
    • Master data management guidelines
    • Data quality assurance requirements

Security Integration

  • Identity and access management patterns
  • Single sign-on implementation
  • Data protection requirements
  • Security testing guidelines

Development Lifecycle

Collaborative Development

  1. Citizen Developer Collaboration:

    • Collaboration model between pro and citizen developers
    • Handoff processes and documentation
    • Knowledge sharing framework
    • Mentoring and support standards

  2. Governance Process:

    • Approval workflows for low-code applications
    • Review criteria and checklist
    • Quality standards for citizen-developed solutions
    • Risk assessment framework

Development Standards

  1. Application Structure:

    • Component organization guidelines
    • Naming conventions
    • Modularization standards
    • Reusability requirements

  2. UI/UX Standards:

    • Design system integration guidelines
    • Accessibility requirements
    • Responsive design standards
    • Consistent user experience guidelines

  3. Logic and Workflow:

    • Business rule implementation patterns
    • Workflow design guidelines
    • Error handling standards
    • Performance optimization patterns

Testing Requirements

  • Testing strategy for low-code applications
  • User acceptance testing guidelines
  • Automated testing frameworks
  • Performance testing requirements

Deployment and Operations

Deployment Patterns

  1. Environment Strategy:

    • Development, test, and production environment standards
    • Promotion process guidelines
    • Configuration management
    • Environment isolation requirements

  2. Continuous Delivery:

    • CI/CD pipeline integration
    • Version control integration
    • Automated deployment patterns
    • Release management guidelines

Monitoring and Support

  • Application monitoring requirements
  • Logging standards for low-code applications
  • Support model definition
  • Incident management integration

Extension and Customization

Custom Code Integration

  1. Extension Patterns:

    • Custom code standards for platform extensions
    • Integration interfaces and contracts
    • Testing requirements for custom extensions
    • Documentation standards

  2. Custom Component Development:

    • Component design guidelines
    • Reusability requirements
    • Performance considerations
    • Security review standards

Third-Party Integration

  • Vendor assessment framework
  • Integration pattern selection
  • Security review requirements
  • Maintenance and support considerations

Scalability and Performance

Scalability Patterns

  • Horizontal and vertical scaling guidelines
  • Multi-tenant considerations
  • Resource allocation standards
  • Database scaling patterns

Performance Requirements

  • Performance benchmark definitions
  • Optimization guidelines for low-code applications
  • Caching strategies
  • Load testing requirements

Change Management

Application Lifecycle

  1. Version Management:

    • Versioning standards for low-code applications
    • Dependency management
    • Backward compatibility requirements
    • Deprecation policies

  2. Updates and Migrations:

    • Platform update assessment framework
    • Migration planning guidelines
    • Testing requirements for updates
    • Rollback procedures

Documentation Requirements

  • Solution documentation standards
  • Technical documentation requirements
  • User documentation guidelines
  • Knowledge base structure

Governance and Compliance

Policy Framework

  • Usage policies for low-code/no-code platforms
  • Data handling guidelines
  • Intellectual property considerations
  • Acceptable use policies

Compliance Management

  • Audit trail requirements
  • Regulatory compliance guidelines
  • Validation and verification standards
  • Risk management framework

Developer Experience

Enablement and Training

  • Training curriculum standards
  • Certification requirements
  • Knowledge sharing platforms
  • Community of practice guidelines

Support Framework

  • Support tier definition
  • Escalation procedures
  • Knowledge base requirements
  • Feedback and improvement mechanisms

References