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Yes! I completely agree. Thanks for posting this, it needs to be brought up in any conversation about code-free tools. Pagedraw is not a code free tool. It
by jpochtar 9y ago
Yes! I completely agree. Thanks for posting this, it needs to be brought up in any conversation about code-free tools.
Pagedraw is not a code free tool. It never will be. I don't think it's possible either.
Programming needs to happen in language. Even if you did something like Scratch, (to which I prefer typing,) you still need the arbitrary constructs of language in order to express whatever you want.
Pagedraw is not programming, which only works because we don't really think HTML and CSS are either.
You will absolutely still need to write code to make novel algorithms and custom business logic until the AGI revolution comes. Pagedraw is meant to be used side by side with code implementing the business logic, state management, and anything else novel about your app. Pagedraw will take over more and more of the non-turing complete parts.
Today, with Pagedraw you write state management and API code just like you did before.
> Do you see this product as a tool for developers or a tool for designers to publish their creations directly to the web?
Yes. Both, eventually :) Today the product is a strict replacement for HTML and CSS, so it's something a developer would use to bring designs into production after the designer's done with them.
- lwhi 9y ago> Pagedraw is not programming, which only works because we don't really think HTML and CSS are either. I'd beg to differ; I don't think the scenario is as clear cut as you suggest, because there are a huge number of ways of developing FE for a design. Lots of compromises inevitably need to be made, and lots of choices need to be taken. Humans are great at filtering and choosing based on experience, instinct and an understanding of industry norms / best practice .. and are able to continuously update their 'mental model' of the options available. Having said that, tools that help to take the repetitive strain out of developing for FE are a great idea. I just wouldn't look to such a tool as a panacea.