A12 Platform

Enterprise low code platforms like A12 combine low code with custom development to create tailored, long-lasting business applications. Can this method accelerate software development and improve collaboration between business and IT without eliminating the role of developers?

Since the beginning of 2023, the Simple Model Editor (SME) bundles all modeling functionalities of the Enterprise Low Code Platform A12. We take a look at what makes the tool tick today and what plans there are for further development.

Every low-code platform needs tools to design parts of an application. But can these tools also be created with the means of that very platform itself? This question was the seed for the development of the Simple Model Editor (SME) of the Enterprise Low Code Platform A12. We trace the development and follow the SME's path from prototype to standard tool from A12.

DevOps plays a crucial role in the development of enterprise software, as large organisations benefit massively from better deployment of their complex and scalable software solutions. At mgm, DevOps is already an integral part of the software development process.

In the development of long-lasting complex enterprise software, it is crucial to master the increasing complexity in order to make it flexible and reliably operational throughout its entire lifecycle. What opportunities does model-based software development offer in this regard?

The modular structure of the funding finder suite provides the basis for a standardised description of funding opportunities, and thus for a better and more user-friendly search. The ‘one for all’ product is now available for all federal states to use in the FIT Store as software as a service (SaaS).

Communication with the Chambers of Tax Consultants has become much easier for the more than 100,000 members: Since September 19, they have been able to use 24 uniform administrative services online in a new application portal. mgm supports the chambers in implementing the OZG project.

The original concepts and early versions of a software often leave traces that remain visible even after years of further development. This also applies to our Enterprise Low Code Platform A12. But what did the beginnings of tool development look like? What continuities are there to this day?

Modern Enterprise Software Engineering with CI/CD Pipelines. mgm relies on standardized methods and environments throughout the entire development, build and deployment process. These are specifically designed to run containerized applications in modern cloud infrastructures.

While low-code approaches are becoming increasingly popular, security aspects are also drawing more attention. The OWASP Low Code/No-Code Top 10 was recently published as a list of the most common security risks that organizations should be aware of when developing and deploying low-code applications. We summarize to what extent the points affect A12 applications.