Low Code, No Code, and Other FeS Benefits You’re Missing Out On

In the past few years, the global tech industry has grown tremendously. Technology-based software and services have become relevant in virtually every industry. Recent predictions by Gartner indicate that the worldwide IT spend could reach about $4.5 trillion in 2022, a 5.5% increase from 2021. As one might imagine, organizations across various fields require development teams to build and maintain web-based applications that contribute to their overall business success. However, with increasing demand comes competition and shortage.

As businesses battle to secure developer talent, there is a need to explore more intelligent ways to empower non-technical teams while nurturing the skills of their technologically-advanced peers. Utilizing low-code or no-code platforms could be the pathway to achieving this. Many experts have suggested that low/no-code app development will dominate 2021 and beyond. Low-code and no-code platforms make it possible for users to build software applications without having to write much or even any code at all. The purpose of this is to free up time for developers and give non-developers the chance to implement changes to their platform.

Launching new storefronts can be challenging for any business. Implementing new front-end designs and developing microsites from scratch can result in additional overhead costs and a lower than expected return on investment. Furthermore, adopting new decoupled touchpoints usually means that a different service level agreement (SLA) will be required. These issues are stumbling blocks for enterprises that demand agility.

For many digital commerce enterprises, flexibility is crucial. Being flexible automatically equates to more freedom to experiment. Additionally, flexibility and speed are essential when creating mini-sites for sub-brands or promotions, building storefronts for different markets/regions, or simply testing and evaluating new store features.

Business users are beginning to see how a feature-ready platform with pre-composed layouts can make their lives easier. Similarly, developers looking to save both their time and energy are shifting towards utilizing a custom framework that would help front-end developers easily deploy changes and give back-end developers some stability.

Spryker provides a Front-end Enablement Service (FES) that helps to facilitate sophisticated front-end experiences. With Spryker’s FES, businesses can effortlessly build or make adjustments to the front-end of their e-commerce platforms, without having to depend on their IT teams. Spryker’s FES is designed with a Launchpad. The Launchpad is a tool used in launching applications and storefronts without having to write any code. With the Launchpad Application Manager, business users can instantly create new front-ends and improve their customer experience at the click of a button. Through the Launchpad Application Manager, users can see a full list of the front-end applications that are currently running and also manage each one simultaneously. The Launchpad is automatically configured and connected to the Spryker Cloud Commerce OS. Spryker’s FES is the head of the headless platform-as-a-service solution (Spryker Cloud Commerce OS). With SCCOS, you can guarantee that your front-end will have a reliable foundation that can withstand high traffic or high data scenarios.

Aside from its ease of use, there are several other benefits that business teams can derive from utilizing Spryker’s Front-end Enablement Service. Let’s explore a few below:

i. Agility: The ease of creating a storefront or multiple front-ends gives businesses a chance to move quickly and innovate. In an era where customers are accessing online stores from many different devices, being able to implement changes speedily has become even more critical.

ii. Reduced Total Cost of Ownership: With a front-end enablement service like Spryker’s FES, you wouldn’t need to spend countless hours building a new storefront. Making changes to your platform without needing to start from scratch can help your business save time and money. Furthermore, the risk of making errors in the course of the project is instantly reduced.

iii. Reusability: Spryker’s FES makes it possible to use the same content, logic, components, and code across multiple touchpoints. This can go a long way to save the energy of your developers leaving your business with more time to focus on other growth areas.

iv. Cross-platform: You can easily cover web, mobile web, native mobile, storefront, kiosk, mPos, or any other touchpoint with one codebase.

v. 24/7 x 365 Global Support: Utilizing Spryker’s Front-end Enablement Service gives you access to 24/7 support. Your full Spryker stack will be adequately monitored and rapid troubleshooting will be conducted when needed. What’s more, no matter how many front-ends you choose to build, the entire project will be covered under one SLA and contract.

Pre-built components and decoupled front-ends can guarantee faster time to market. As consumer needs become more sophisticated, businesses will be expected to evolve at a much quicker pace to keep up with their demands. Taking advantage of a solution such as Spryker’s Front-end Enablement Service will help enterprises maximize their resources and improve overall efficiency.

Want to learn more about how Spryker’s FeS can benefit your business? Reach out to the sales team today!