## 2 Sector-Specific Applications
### Automotive Industry
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**Low-Code Platform** & **Core Features** & **Target Domains** & **Technical Architecture** & **Strengths** & **Limitations** \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{OutSystems} & Full-stack development, AI-assisted code generation, multi-cloud deployment, CI/CD pipeline integration & Enterprise systems, missions-critical applications & Cloud-native architecture with hybrid deployment & High scalability, GDPR compliance, enterprise-grade governance & High licensing costs, steep learning curve for non-technical users \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{Mendix} & Collaborative visual modeling, multi-experience apps, agile project management & Cross-team enterprise collaboration & Model-driven development with microservices support & Rapid prototyping, extensive community resources & Limited customization for complex business logic, dependency on proprietary tools \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{Microsoft Power Apps} & Office 365 ecosystem integration, lightweight app development with Power BI analytics & SME departmental apps, data visualization & Low-code + pro-code hybrid visualization & Seamless Microsoft ecosystem compatibility, AI model embedding & Weak external system interoperability, interoperability, performance bottlenecks \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{UI Bakery} & Drag-and-drop UI builder, JavaScript embedding, Git version control, 80+ prebuilt components & Internal tools & Component-based architecture with SQL/NoSQL database connectivity & Developer flexibility, dark mode/theme customization & Limited community support, unsuitable for consumer-facing apps \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{Huawei AppCube} & Industrial IoT connectivity, multi-screen fusion, AI/5G integration & Smart manufacturing, government digitalization & Hybrid cloud architecture with Huawei Cloud ecosystem integration & High-security compliance, 5x resistive system & Vendor lock-in risks, limited inter-nationalization \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{AppMaster} & Visual BP designer, automated source code generation (Go/Vue/Kotlin), Swayagger API documentation & Cross-feature, industry scalable applications & Server-driven architecture with PostergeSQL compatibility & Eliminates technical debt via blueprint regeneration, 10x faster development & Limited offline capabilities, steep pricing for enterprise features \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{Retool} & Developer-first internal tools with JS/API control, RBAC, audit logs & Startups/mid-sized teams & Modular architecture with REST/GraphQL integration & High customization, 400+ native integrations & Requires coding expertise, lacks mobile app support \\ \hline \end{tabular}
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Table 1: Comparative analysis of low-code development platforms. to monitor defect rates or optimize inventory management. For example, Scania's engine assembly facility utilized a low-code solution to streamline real-time production tracking, reducing manual reporting efforts while maintaining compliance [29]. However, challenges persist in scaling low-code solutions for mission-critical applications. While platforms such as Mendix demonstrate strong capabilities in prototyping, automotive manufacturers exhibit reservations regarding their security and interoperability. These concerns highlight key areas for future development and improvement in LCDPs [29].