Accelerating Time-to-Market with Low-Code Development: Implications for U.S. Tech Competitiveness

• Author(s): Humphrey Emeka Okeke
• Paper ID: 1708048
• Page: 500-510
• Published Date: 28-02-2024
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 7 Issue 8 February-2024

Abstract

In a digital economy increasingly defined by speed, flexibility, and global competition, U.S. businesses must rethink traditional software development lifecycles to maintain their market position. Low-code development platforms such as RadSystems Studio have emerged as transformative tools, enabling faster prototyping, reduced time-to-market, and lower technical barriers for startups and enterprises alike. This article explores the role of low-code development in enhancing U.S. technological competitiveness, analyzing its impact on innovation cycles, developer productivity, and business agility. Drawing on real-world case studies and industry research, the findings suggest that low-code adoption can shorten delivery timelines by as much as 50?70%, while also mitigating developer shortages and supporting enterprise digital transformation. However, the study also highlights inherent challenges, including vendor lock-in, scalability limits, and governance issues, offering recommendations for both businesses and policymakers to optimize the benefits of low-code in the U.S. innovation landscape.

Keywords

Low-Code Development, U.S. Technological Competitiveness, Business Agility, Developer Productivity, Time-to-Market, Vendor Lock-In

Citations

IRE Journals:
Humphrey Emeka Okeke "Accelerating Time-to-Market with Low-Code Development: Implications for U.S. Tech Competitiveness" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 7 Issue 8 2024 Page 500-510

IEEE:
Humphrey Emeka Okeke "Accelerating Time-to-Market with Low-Code Development: Implications for U.S. Tech Competitiveness" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 7, no. 8, Feb. 2024

APA:
Humphrey Emeka Okeke (2024). Accelerating Time-to-Market with Low-Code Development: Implications for U.S. Tech Competitiveness. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 7(8).

MLA:
Humphrey Emeka Okeke "Accelerating Time-to-Market with Low-Code Development: Implications for U.S. Tech Competitiveness" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 7, no. 8, Feb. 2024.

BibTeX

@article{1708048,
author = {Humphrey Emeka Okeke },
title = {Accelerating Time-to-Market with Low-Code Development: Implications for U.S. Tech Competitiveness},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {7},
number = {8},
pages = {500-510},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1708048.pdf},
abstract = {In a digital economy increasingly defined by speed, flexibility, and global competition, U.S. businesses must rethink traditional software development lifecycles to maintain their market position. Low-code development platforms such as RadSystems Studio have emerged as transformative tools, enabling faster prototyping, reduced time-to-market, and lower technical barriers for startups and enterprises alike. This article explores the role of low-code development in enhancing U.S. technological competitiveness, analyzing its impact on innovation cycles, developer productivity, and business agility. Drawing on real-world case studies and industry research, the findings suggest that low-code adoption can shorten delivery timelines by as much as 50?70%, while also mitigating developer shortages and supporting enterprise digital transformation. However, the study also highlights inherent challenges, including vendor lock-in, scalability limits, and governance issues, offering recommendations for both businesses and policymakers to optimize the benefits of low-code in the U.S. innovation landscape.},
keywords = {Low-Code Development, U.S. Technological Competitiveness, Business Agility, Developer Productivity, Time-to-Market, Vendor Lock-In},
month = {February}
}