low-code adjective 2noun 1 adjective2 •(of a development environment) Primarily involving a graphical user interface rather than a text-based one.Some firms are turning to new, "low-code" application platforms that accelerate app delivery by dramatically reducing the amount of hand-coding required. — 2014 •(of an application) Programmed using a low-code development environment. noun1 •The practice of developing applications via a low-code development environment.