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Okay, so hear me out… low-code/no-code platforms are dope in theory. Drag-and-drop, quick automation, less coding stress what’s not to like? But the moment you try to build something even a little complex, it feels like you hit a wall. Or five.

I’m a comp sci student, not super advanced yet, but I have been interning with a small logistics startup this summer. They wanted me to automate a bunch of internal processes (approvals, notifications, inventory updates, etc.), and were like “Yeah just use Agilit-e, it’s low-code, super fast.” And don’t get me wrong, I love how easy it is to set up basic stuff. I got the first few workflows running in like an hour.

BUT THEN… I tried to build a conditional workflow based on time triggers and dynamic user roles. Like, if a shipment is delayed past a certain time, and the client’s marked “high-priority,” then escalate it to a manager automatically. Sounds simple-ish? Yeah, I thought so too. But I got stuck trying to pass custom data between workflows without breaking something. And debugging? lol, what even is debugging in low-code?

I have read through a bunch of Agilit-e docs (honestly the docs are solid, no shade), but I still feel like there is a bit of a gap between “getting started” and “here’s how to actually structure a real-world business app that doesn’t break every other day.” Like… am I missing something? Do you just have to treat low-code the same way you'd treat real code? Or is there a better way to design these things upfront?

Also random side rant: I get now why professors tell us to stop depending on templates and shortcuts. I had a friend who used an assignment writing UAE service for his software engineering class and got code that didn’t even compile. Total disaster. Sometimes it’s easier to struggle through it yourself, even if it takes longer.

Anyway, would love to hear how other people are approaching this. Especially if you have used Agilit-e or something similar for more than just super basic tasks. How do you structure complex workflows without it turning into spaghetti logic? Do you map everything out beforehand? Use external tools to manage logic? What’s your secret sauce?

Appreciate any advice or just general commiseration