Compared to traditional computer programming, low-code development platforms (LCDPs) have made it much simpler and cost effective to create a business application. A variety of commercial platforms reduce both the need for in-house expertise and the labor involved in developing new applications. States and localities could move faster and potentially reduce costs by taking advantage of LCDPs, but relatively few of them do. This Government Technology Q&A discusses why more state and local agencies could benefit from this approach.