How no-code design could accelerate Industrial IoT development

No-code and low-code tools are the latest development in automatic code generation that has the potential to accelerate the development of Industrial IoT (IIoT) systems. These tools raise the abstraction layer and hide the complexity using a graphical interface, making it faster and simpler to create software. The advantage of automatic code generation became apparent after the first program was hand-written, as it makes a lot of sense to automate anything that follows well-defined rules. The syntax and semantics of a programming language are good examples of rules. Follow the rules and you end up with executable code.


No-code and low-code platforms are already used for developing simple desktop or mobile applications. In the enterprise domain, the use of low-code or even no-code platforms is gaining popularity as it allows anyone with a need and an idea to create an application that runs either in the cloud or on a desktop computer. This makes it much easier for non-software engineers to act on their inspiration and develop solutions that are stable enough for customers to use.


However, the embedded domain is much more varied, and the underlying platforms are different. Any tool that hopes to automate embedded software generation must know and understand these differences. This is where no-code configuration comes in, as it can tackle the size of the challenge involved with developing a total IoT solution. Connecting one sensor to the internet may not be too difficult, but developing a complex, the connected system involves more than point-to-point connectivity. Deploying and commissioning multiple sensors, actuators, and control elements across an entire organization becomes a huge task. If every one of those devices also requires low-level design and configuration, it increases the potential for error, as well as increases the time and effort required.


No-code configuration can increase productivity and reduce design complexity. It is also easier to verify the functionality of your design before deploying it using a no-code approach because the tool has an implicit understanding of the functionality. This makes it easier to check the results and verify the implementation. Testing low-level software, even with hardware in the loop, is not so straightforward because the intent is not documented in a machine-readable way.


In conclusion, the no-code design could accelerate IIoT development by reducing design complexity and increasing productivity. It is important for any tool that hopes to automate embedded software generation to understand the underlying platforms and their differences in order to be effective in the embedded domain. With the increasing demand for IoT solutions, the no-code design could be a game-changer for the industry.

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