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GlossaryConceptUpdated May 2026

Low-code

noun · also: no-code, automation

What is low-code?

Low-code is software you build mostly with visual tools, with the option to drop into code where needed.

Definition

Full definition of low-code

Most modern no-code platforms — including Tiny Command — are actually low-code in disguise. You build 90% of the workflow visually, then use a JS expression in one field or a Code node for a complex transform. Low-code is the pragmatic answer to the limits of pure visual building.

In practice

Low-code examples

Low-code escape hatch
Use a JS expression to transform a phone number to E.164 format before sending to Twilio.
Used by

Apps that exemplify low-code

See low-code in action across real integrations.

FAQ

Common questions about low-code

What's the line between low-code and code-first?
Code-first tools (like Pipedream) put code at the center and add visual surface around it. Low-code tools do the inverse.