"Who cares what technology it's built on? I want it to work in my Ecosystem with the minimum effort and work - I have end users to please."
In today's fast-paced technological environment, Ecosystems are becoming the new technologies. The focus has shifted from the underlying technology to how solutions integrate seamlessly within specific Ecosystems, minimizing friction and maximizing efficiency. Developers and organizations increasingly say, "Who cares what technology it's built on? I want it to work in my Ecosystem with the minimum effort and work - I have end users to please."
Recognizing this shift, Weavy is embarking on an ambitious project to create comprehensive building blocks for all significant Ecosystems, aiming to streamline development processes and enhance integration across various platforms.
First, what is an Ecosystem?
A developer Ecosystem is a community of developers, providers, and other stakeholders—as well as the software and services they offer—that enhance the value of a digital platform. Primarily, APIs power Ecosystems and provide seamless platform, software, and end-user interoperability.
Using a developer Ecosystem offers a fast track to innovation, providing ready-to-use tools, community support, and scalability, freeing developers to focus on crafting unique solutions rather than reinventing the wheel, hence building from scratch in full stack.
Democratization of development represents a significant shift in how applications are conceived, built, and deployed.
Embracing No-Code, Low-Code, and PaaS
The move towards No-Code, Low-Code, and Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a testament to the industry's shift towards more accessible and efficient development methods. These platforms and Ecosystems enable the rapid creation of applications, serving both external and internal needs and opening up development to a broader audience. This democratization of development represents a significant shift in how applications are conceived, built, and deployed.
LCAPs and PaaS: A growing influence
With an estimated 70 million users worldwide, Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAPs) and PaaS are reshaping the development landscape. These platforms empower "citizen developers" to contribute significantly to app development. This trend is expected to grow, with Gartner predicting that 70% of new apps will be built using these platforms by 2025. This highlights the critical role of LCAPs and PaaS in the future of app creation.
Bridging the developer tools gap
Despite the proliferation of LCAPs and PaaS, there remains a notable lack of development tools designed for the broader range of developers entering the field. Historically, tools have been developed with an emphasis on serving full-stack and senior developers, leaving others behind. Weavy addresses this imbalance by providing tools that are accessible to developers of all skill levels.
Launching with Atlassian's Forge
Weavy's initial focus on Atlassian's Forge marks a strategic entry point into the realm of Ecosystem-specific development tools. Forge, specifically designed for creating apps within Jira and Confluence Cloud, offers a robust platform combined with Weavy's innovative building blocks. This integration aims to enhance the Atlassian Ecosystem, equipping developers with tools that promote versatility and depth in app development.
Please your users
Weavy's building blocks are designed to enhance productivity, collaboration, and user engagement - and come feature complete from back- to front-end. Features such as chat, messaging, feeds, file sharing, and document collaboration are designed to make your users happy - simple as that - making it more intuitive and user-friendly.
Expanding horizons
With plans to expand into Ecosystems like HubSpot, Retool, Wix, and Power Apps in the first quarter of 2024, Weavy is set to broaden its impact. This expansion underscores Weavy's commitment to supporting a diverse range of developers and platforms, facilitating a more inclusive development landscape. Keep your eyes open for the launches!
Weavy's initiative reflects a nuanced understanding of the evolving development Ecosystem. By focusing on reducing friction and enhancing Ecosystem integration, Weavy is not just responding to the current market demand but is actively shaping the future of development.
Wrapping it up
Weavy's initiative reflects a nuanced understanding of the evolving development Ecosystem. By focusing on reducing friction and enhancing Ecosystem integration, Weavy is not just responding to the current market demand but is actively shaping the future of development. As Ecosystems continue to dictate technological preferences, Weavy stands poised to offer valuable tools that cater to the needs of a broad spectrum of developers, ensuring that applications are not just built but thrive within their intended platforms.
