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I've been working in the development space since 2015 and recently joined fast-growth no-code startup (https://welovenocode.com https://welovenocode.com). We ju
by LisaDziuba 5y ago
I've been working in the development space since 2015 and recently joined fast-growth no-code startup (https://welovenocode.com https://welovenocode.com). We just raised $1M and achived $150K MRR. Happy to share my opinion based on my experience of leading "code" and "no code" startup.
No-code is basically the art of creating solutions (native apps, websites, web apps), which could have been written with code but instead using visual methods (without coding). Most no-code tools use a visual drag-and-drop interface. A lot of them have pre-built templates that you can customize. There is also a slight difference between "low-code" and "no code".
With "low code" a lot of things can be done with a drag-and-drop interface, however, some coding is required to for a finished product. So you ANYWAY need some background in coding. This is typically great for people with intermediate technical skill.
What can be built with no-code?
Mobile apps, web apps, websites, workflow and automations, marketing tools, payment systems, and the list goes on. Basically, "typical" products & MVPs benefit the most from no code. So founder can built something in weeks, really fast. For example, WeLoveNoCode (https://welovenocode.com https://welovenocode.com) connects founders with the best no-code developers to build their software and apps without a single line of code in like 10 days. All that is based on a monthly subscription.
Why all the hype?
Well, ho code has A LOT of the advantages:
- will save you money
- You can build and test your ideas quickly
- Anyone can use it > Designers, product managers, marketing managers now have the ability to make their ideas tangible products.
What are the challenges you may face?
Just like new thing, tools have to be learnt and they all have their learning curves. However, it will take you much less time and resources learning how to use no-code tools. Unlike low-code tools, no-code tools have a limit to how much they can be customised. If you want to change every aspect of your product or want to build very complex products, no-code tools may bring some limitation. However, there’s so much innovation and growth with these tools so I expect these barriers to reduces in a few months.
I should add that there’s no limitation with scalability. No-code tools have the capacity for serve increase to allow as many users as possible without breaking. These tools are also very secured.