{"id":2911,"date":"2024-08-15T09:16:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T07:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.d-velop.com\/blog\/?p=2911"},"modified":"2025-09-24T08:33:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T06:33:09","slug":"citizen-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.d-velop.com\/blog\/process-automation\/citizen-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"The Citizen Developer Revolution: A New Era in Software and Process Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p data-beyondwords-marker=\"f5a91fe3-24c2-4102-85f0-b68dd54895f5\">In a world shaped by technology and\u202fdigitalisation, the ability to develop customised software solutions is becoming increasingly important. Traditionally, software development is a field that is only mastered by highly qualified IT experts. But in recent years, a new trend has emerged &#8211; the rise of so-called\u202fcitizen developers\u202fis fundamentally changing the way software is developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-beyondwords-marker=\"8b8d726c-2e1b-413b-967c-e2caf151ad3e\" class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cta\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 data-beyondwords-marker=\"8dfd37bc-836d-43cb-9e7f-029ac41d2248\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-citizen-developers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-citizen-developers\"><\/span>What are Citizen Developers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-beyondwords-marker=\"3b6ff287-c02a-4b2f-ba5b-67c133983e2b\"><strong>Citizen Developers<\/strong>\u202fare not professional programmers, but people from different areas of a company who can independently create software applications using low-code or no-code development platforms. These platforms provide a user-friendly environment that allows even people without extensive programming knowledge to develop and customise applications. With the right tools, employees can put their creative ideas into action without technical obstacles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-beyondwords-marker=\"5b603e0d-a681-47b8-bb48-f9a6dddd02e8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantages-of-citizen-developers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"advantages-of-citizen-developers\"><\/span>Advantages of citizen developers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol data-beyondwords-marker=\"55fc9584-3491-40b1-9018-2e034715f432\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li data-beyondwords-marker=\"6c7248b2-80a0-49b4-8ef7-d38b530d86f2\"><strong>Faster innovation<\/strong>:\u202fCitizen developers can develop prototypes and solutions faster because they do not have to wait for IT experts to be available.\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-beyondwords-marker=\"27eb33e2-be10-458b-a77b-0aedc9cb8259\"><strong>Cost efficiency<\/strong>:\u202fCompanies can save costs by using internal resources instead of hiring expensive external developers.\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-beyondwords-marker=\"9cc5969b-372f-43f0-8fd4-6268c9d49405\"><strong>Better understanding of\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-velop.com\/topics\/business-processes\">business processes<\/a><\/strong>:\u202fCitizen developers often have deeper insights into their company&#8217;s operational processes, leading to customised solutions.\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-beyondwords-marker=\"f3d5682d-e474-4802-97bb-f597325b76e4\"><strong>Flexibility and adaptability<\/strong>:\u202fAs requirements change, citizen developers can make adjustments to their applications without having to go through long development cycles.\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-beyondwords-marker=\"bd2c7d5f-562f-4a49-8627-c3a192efaea0\"><strong>Promote creativity<\/strong>:\u202fPeople from different departments can implement their creative ideas without overcoming technical barriers.\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f8d846cfc6f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f8d846cfc6f\" data-beyondwords-marker=\"fcb0546c-7e11-405b-92e7-5ec66f3cab42\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.d-velop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/citizen-developer-advantages.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.d-velop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/citizen-developer-advantages.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.d-velop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/citizen-developer-advantages-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.d-velop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/citizen-developer-advantages-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-beyondwords-marker=\"fbd8c7af-35d8-4f49-a38e-ba3fea55c1fb\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-citizen-developers-as-an-answer-to-the-shortage-of-skilled-workers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"citizen-developers-as-an-answer-to-the-shortage-of-skilled-workers\"><\/span>Citizen developers as an answer to the shortage of skilled workers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-beyondwords-marker=\"658cee08-4647-4545-881f-712cc8a7f500\">Companies are faced with the challenge of becoming faster, more digital and therefore more economical in order to keep up with the times and remain competitive. However, this is particularly difficult in the IT sector due to the shortage of skilled workers. In 2022, 61.5 percent of vacancies in IT professions could not be filled with suitably qualified specialists.\u202fSo how should companies keep up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-beyondwords-marker=\"b932ab6c-251c-47e4-9eeb-74dd00a3e6f4\">Citizen developers could be one answer to this. According to Gartner, the ratio between pro developers and citizen developers is currently 1:1. By 2025, this ratio is expected to change to 1:4.\u202fThis means that the power of citizen developers can further advance digitalisation in companies and thus, to a certain extent, counteract the shortage of skilled workers in the IT sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-beyondwords-marker=\"c8cc62fb-f3b3-4ef3-964b-27755b3167de\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-needed-for-more-citizen-developers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-needed-for-more-citizen-developers%e2%80%af\"><\/span>What is needed for more citizen developers?\u202f<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-beyondwords-marker=\"43658496-bfe5-4760-8146-d624f1c3b5bf\">Citizen developers are not typical programmers who spend 8 hours a day working on source code. Citizen developers need no-\/low-code platforms that you can easily use with little technical understanding in order to implement the expertise you need. Artificial intelligence also plays a major role here. By cleverly using AI, citizen developers can bypass technology and, for example, create interfaces or process logic using text input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-beyondwords-marker=\"209ea44c-3904-41d8-b343-377ea011a977\" class=\"wp-block-group is-style-info-explanation\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 data-beyondwords-marker=\"0f33e66f-0b20-434e-803e-6dd40e51ac8e\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-successful-introduction-of-digital-dossiers-in-3-phases\">Successful Introduction of Digital Dossiers in 3 Phases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-beyondwords-marker=\"4a787f24-e323-4195-b6e7-46908f865e26\">In the project guide \u201c<strong>Successful Introduction of Digital Dossiers in 3 Phases<\/strong>\u201d, you will learn the process for introducing digital dossiers\u2014from the preparation phase to implementation and establishment in the company.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div data-beyondwords-marker=\"00b376e2-4b3c-4159-9c4b-cf7be04ec046\" class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/content.d-velop.com\/whitepaper\/successful-introduction-of-digital-files?utm_campaign=Other+-+d.velop+Blog+-+International&#038;utm_source=intern-blog-en&#038;utm_medium=blogpost-citizen-developer&#038;utm_content=button\" target=\"\">Download Now<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-beyondwords-marker=\"45bba1b5-fc0a-4fe8-a777-38d71bc91c0a\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-challenges-for-companies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"challenges-for-companies\"><\/span>Challenges for companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-beyondwords-marker=\"3db0a413-e5d7-4c22-9d9b-62b4ec659e1b\">Despite all the benefits, there are also challenges associated with citizen development. The quality of the applications created must be ensured, and it is important to keep an eye on security and compliance requirements. Companies should provide training and support to ensure that citizen developers work effectively and responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-beyondwords-marker=\"28b915b5-7ec2-4759-964f-e8d944ace544\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion-the-future-of-software-development-with-citizen-developer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion-the-future-of-software-development-with-citizen-developer\"><\/span>Conclusion: The future of software development with Citizen Developer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-beyondwords-marker=\"58fa8f79-7f32-4390-bc35-236e85b4a105\">The rise of citizen developers signals an exciting shift in the world of software and process development. By extending the ability to create software\/business processes to a wider range of people, companies can be more flexible, agile and innovative. 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