I don't think that "no-code" is the solution but I do think that we can treat some methods of creating software more like a trade skill. There are ways to code

I don't think that "no-code" is the solution but I do think that we can treat some methods of creating software more like a trade skill. There are ways to code web apps that can lower the bar of entry by quite a bit. That's not to say one wouldn't have to learn a lot to do it well, but that is true with any trade skill. If we had classes in schools that focused on making apps using available tools like jQuery, PouchDB.js, Bootstrap, that's pretty easy to learn. From there businesses could hire skilled workers to install and modify software they get free or purchase and tailor it to their needs. I think it's fair to say that not everyone has what it takes to learn those skills. I took trombone lessons for a semester in 6th grade and never did hit a single note right. Not even close. Still can't.