Exploring The Paradoxical Tensions in Low Code Environments
Journal
International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
Research Team
IWI6
Abstract
The rapid acceleration of digitalization has increased the demand for dynamic software
development, exposing a significant skills gap in IT. Low Code Development Platforms
(LCDP) have emerged as a crucial solution, enabling faster development cycles and
democratizing software creation. However, integrating citizen and professional
developers within these platforms introduces new challenges, particularly in task
division, collaboration, and governance. This study explores the dynamic of the
interactions in low code environments, using paradox theory to analyze the resulting
tensions – the paradox of empowerment, the paradox of security, and the paradox of
harmonization – and their impact on both innovation and efficiency. Our findings
provide critical insights into the roles, collaborative processes, and governance
frameworks necessary for effective and balanced LCDP implementation. These insights
provide a framework for effective and balanced LCDP implementation, offering
organizations strategies to enhance innovation while managing the inherent complexities
within these environments.
development, exposing a significant skills gap in IT. Low Code Development Platforms
(LCDP) have emerged as a crucial solution, enabling faster development cycles and
democratizing software creation. However, integrating citizen and professional
developers within these platforms introduces new challenges, particularly in task
division, collaboration, and governance. This study explores the dynamic of the
interactions in low code environments, using paradox theory to analyze the resulting
tensions – the paradox of empowerment, the paradox of security, and the paradox of
harmonization – and their impact on both innovation and efficiency. Our findings
provide critical insights into the roles, collaborative processes, and governance
frameworks necessary for effective and balanced LCDP implementation. These insights
provide a framework for effective and balanced LCDP implementation, offering
organizations strategies to enhance innovation while managing the inherent complexities
within these environments.
Language
English
Keywords
Collaboration Dynamics
Low Code Development
Paradox Theory
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher place
Bangkok, Thailand
Start page
01
End page
17
Pages
17
Event Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Event Date
15-18 Dec 2024
Subject(s)
Division(s)
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