Nik Shevchenko

Is no-code just a buzzword?

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Yesterday I read a lengthy discussion on YC HackerHews that no-code is just "a buzzword". So here are my two cents 👇 1) No Code is BIG. Gartner estimates that "by 2024, low-code application development will be responsible for more than 65% of application development activity". So no-code is something we should take very seriously because as a trend and as an industry it will only grow. The capabilities for product development are huge, while no code & low code tools will only improve in functions. For example, I founder a no-code startup, called WeLoveNoCode (https://welovenocode.com/) which helps startup founders hire no-code developers and build products 10x faster. We got $1M funding, grow to $150K MRR, and made 2000+ projects. It's not a joke, this market is huge! 2) No code is USEFUL No-code is 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. In addition, 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," you can do many things with a drag-and-drop interface; however, some coding is required for a finished product. So you ANYWAY need some background in coding. Low-code is typically great for people with intermediate technical skills. No code is a new way of building products, very different products. It's not magic. What can be built with no-code? * Mobile apps, * web apps, * websites, * workflow * automation, * marketing tools, * payment systems and the list goes on. Basically, "typical" products & MVPs benefit the most from no code. So the founder can build something in weeks, really fast. For example, WeLoveNoCode connects founders with the best no-code developers to create their software and apps without a single line of code in like ten days. You can do all of these on a monthly subscription plan. 2.) No code has proven its place already and it 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 can make their ideas tangible products. Just like a new thing, tools have to be learned, and they all have their learning curves. However, it will take you much less time and resources to learn how to use no-code tools. Unlike low-code tools, no-code tools have a limit to how much you can customize them. So if you want to change every aspect of your product or build very complex products, no-code tools may bring some limitations. However, there's so much innovation and growth with these tools, so I expect fewer barriers in a few months.
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Nik Shevchenko
So is No-code just a buzzword? 🔥 No, it's not. It is, in fact, the future of software development. Many people just get it wrong. Your thoughts?
Kausambi Manjita
@kodjima33 Nocode is totally about access to all.. when people started using pen and paper to write, it made "literacy" real. I think it's exactly that for tech, isn't it?
Nik Shevchenko
@kodjima33 I remember about 10 years ago companies were reluctant to use cloud applications, worried that they are not as good as in-house services... I feel the same is happening with no-code... Startups and individuals ride the waves but bigger companies still need to catch up. And they will, once they realize all the benefits no-code has to offer (which translates to SAVING BIG BUCKS 💰 compared to developing everything from scratch)
Nik Shevchenko
@johnnyfekete > Startups and individuals ride the waves but bigger companies still need to catch up. Agree on this No code will become mainstream very soon.
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@kodjima33 No-code is def. real let's anyone with an idea make it possible!
MARINA S
I love no code - it is fast and modern (especially Airtable + Mailchimp)
Lisa Dziuba
@marina_shamova best 💛
Atul Ghorpade
Totally worth reading, Nik. Thanks for sharing pros and cons. I am not developer myself, that's why I will definitely want to learn and build amazing tools using no code.
Lisa Dziuba
@atulghorpade btw, no code is super cool for marketers!
Nik Shevchenko
@atulghorpade Great! This will skyrocket your career
Lisa Dziuba
@atulghorpade For example: Those are some no-code tools which I love the most and use pretty often: 🔹 Airtable -> campaign management, content, social media planner, product launches, lead management, and even hiring 🔹 Coda -> for organizing information and learnings, which I can share with the community 🔹 Notion -> knowledge database, kanban board, project briefs 🔹 Miro -> user journey, empathy maps, personas 🔹 Carrd and Webflow -> creating high-converting landing pages or a personal portfolio, viral pages fast testing of hypothesis 🔹 Typeform and Google Form -> questionnaires 🔹 Zapier -> all integrations you might ever imagine
Lisa Dziuba
👇👇 @atulghorpade I wrote a whole article on the benefit of no code for marketer: https://welovenocode.com/blog/tp...
Atul Ghorpade
@lisadziuba Thank you, Lisa.
Darya Gerasimova
I'm totally in love with no-code opportunities. This is a real development future!!!
Nik Shevchenko
@what_if_dasha Exactly! Everyone now has the opportunity to build
Nataly Lobacheva
No-code is the future. There's no getting away :)
Nik Shevchenko
Anna K
Definitely! NoCode platforms save money, time, and you can create incredible things.
Klein Udumaga
I agree with you, Nik. I have a friend who is currently building a marketplace for freelance writers. I couldn’t believe it was built with a no-code tool. The interface is sharp and the user experience is very intuitive. Great stuff!
Nik Shevchenko
@klein_udumaga Awesome! What no-code tools did they use?
Alexandr Vario
I think you're right. There's good future for nocode. I like Bubble, it's just magic!
Nik Shevchenko
@alexandr_vario Absolutely agree. Bubble raised more capital in July, they're upgrading their platform at rocket-speed.
Artyom
(Gartner estimates that "by 2024, low-code application development will be responsible for more than 65% of application development activity") - sound good
Nik Shevchenko
@ancient_mystery sounds very good
Katia Druzhynina
Good company with goals and ambitious. The best mentors
Nik Shevchenko
@katia_druzhynina Thank you, Kate :)
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