Basic Overview
A low code website is made using a content management system to handle the heavy lifting of creating a website. The idea behind this is to improve development times, and automate certain tasks.
However, low code sites have a fair share of disadvantages. One of the main disadvantages is security because you have to trust a third party with your site security. Because of this, many sites that use content management systems are targeted by a wide range of hackers.
What can you create with a low code website?
Typically, you see a lot of small businesses using low code websites. You can use them to create the front page of your business or a personal blog. If you’re developing for a small business this is an easy option, however if you’re developing for a large business you may want to consider hard coding for security reasons.
One of the most common things you see is a blog website. Whether it offers tutorials or talks about someone’s experiences, it’s one of the most simple things you can create with a CMS (content management system).
The Content Management System
A content management system can be pretty useful, especially when designing a website efficiently and effectively with time in mind. Most people use WordPress, which about 40% of websites use.
One reason why WordPress is so popular is because of extensions. Extensions add functionality onto the website which is critical for many businesses in order to have a good website. Some extensions also modify features to suit a certain developer’s needs.
The World Of Extensions, The Good And Bad.
As mentioned before, extensions are really useful to some people. They improve the functionality of the website and modify existing features. This can speed up the development time and means you get paid faster.
However, extensions obviously have their downsides. When using an extension, you also have to trust the developers of the extension with the security of it. Naturally this makes them a magnet for black hats, security researchers and gray hats.
Because security is a gray area with extensions, only have necessary extensions installed and keep them updated. It might also be worthwhile to do some backups in case a zero day is found active in the field. There are extensions that are also security focused and remove features that may negatively affect the security of your site.
Summery
Overall, creating low code websites can be very useful if you find yourself making lots of websites in a short period of time. They also open up opportunities for hackers to take advantage of your site that a classical hard coded website typically won’t introduce. If you want to read more about web development, check out three reasons to be excited in web development