Why should an organization consider an APaaS solution for its applications? There are several distinct advantages APaaS platforms provide compared to the traditional app development process.
Speed
Your APaaS solution will give you a core software layer, backend infrastructure, and often custom development tools. Each feature significantly decreases development time by removing the need to build a software layer and infrastructure from the beginning.
The exact capabilities of an APaaS offering will vary between companies. For example, some APaaS solutions provide low-code development tools that use pre-made modules that quicken the development process and cut down on the mundane aspects of app development.
Speed is an essential factor in application development. It’s common that the first app to introduce a new capability is seen as innovative and appreciates an influx of users. Additionally, rapidly deploying bug fixes can reduce user frustration and bad reviews.
Fewer Developers Required
Building an application from the ground up generally requires a team of developers, and some of those developers will need special skills to build the app’s backend. APaaS offerings remove the need for backend developers, provided the existing team has the skills required to use the APaaS-provided infrastructure.
Additionally, the low-code tools provided by many APaaS solutions further decrease the need for a large team of developers. Fewer developers mean less money spent on new hires or contractors, which can significantly improve the app’s profitability.
Scalability
Your app must be able to grow, whether you’re developing an in-house application or one meant for external customers or clients. As your app gains momentum, your app’s infrastructure needs to grow with it. Otherwise, users may experience slow loading speeds, or the app may fail to operate entirely.
APaaS solutions are cloud-based and designed for scalability. The promise of cloud computing, in general, is that companies will have access to the resources they need whenever they need them. APaaS embraces this promise and applies it specifically to the backend infrastructure of applications.