Agreed. I started using node-red, but then I realized that it was much easier for me (a software developer) do what I wanted with code, instead of in node-red.

Agreed. I started using node-red, but then I realized that it was much easier for me (a software developer) do what I wanted with code, instead of in node-red. The only downside to plain, old code is that there isn't a pretty UI for it.