Under AI, Is the Citizen Developer Era Over?
The rise of artificial intelligence in coding is reshaping the landscape for both professional developers and the growing community of “citizen developers.” Organizations are increasingly exploring AI’s potential, prompting a re-evaluation of the role of no-code/low-code platforms and the individuals who utilize them.
Initially, the integration of AI into coding faced challenges, including instances of companies inadvertently exposing proprietary code. However, AI is now firmly establishing itself as a tool to streamline development workflows. A more advanced approach, known as “vibe coding,” pushes this further by allowing AI to take a leading role in the coding process.
This development raises a critical question: what does the future hold for citizen developers – employees with limited or no formal coding background who leveraged no-code/low-code platforms to build simpler applications? These platforms were intended to free up professional developers to concentrate on more complex, feature-rich software projects.
Industry experts are weighing in on the impact of AI on this evolving dynamic. Krishna Kumar Tiwari, co-founder and CTO of Whilter AI, and Maruf Ahmed, CEO of Dexian, recently addressed these and other questions surrounding the future of citizen development in the age of AI.
