Keep it simple: a lesson from low-code

Commenting on a post by Jesus Vargas about low-code platforms and the new AI app builders.

Besides security, responsiveness and accessibility, what many people don’t understand about using a no-code/low-code platform is how it’s an excellent principle for the product… “Keep it simple, stupid”.

Originally written in Portuguese and published on LinkedIn on February 18, 2025. I translated it into English with the help of AI (Claude): it let me bring my LinkedIn posts to people who don’t read Portuguese without rewriting each one from scratch. I reviewed the translation to keep my original meaning and tone.