No-code, low-code, or code?

Question

When I want to try and build a quick MVP, I like to use no-code and low-code. However, if the idea is already validated and I want to take it to the next level, I usually go full code with my projects.

How about you?

Csaba Kissi · Accepted Answer

I'm using code always. Why? Because I love to code!

Olu · Answer

Hmmm my entrepreneur hat on 🤠
No code to prove that people want your product
Code to make sure your product scales once you have PM-Fit

My dev hat on 🤠
Low code to prove that people want your product
Code to make sure your product scales once you have PM-Fit

Abderisak · Answer

@oluadedeji Well said, I like how you put on different hats as well :D

Alexey Shashkov · Answer

Hey Zoltán, why don't you go full code on the MVP stage too? Is it too long? And what no-code/low-code tools do you use for building the quick MVP?

David Rodgers · Answer

Code when you can. If not - u don't really have a choice, right?

Eivind Håverstad · Answer

I find no-code great for validation and MVPs - maybe get the first customers — transition to code for perfection and performance.

Subhendu · Answer

Depending upon what you building.
For example, I just built an opensource analytics tool https://analytics.cool.bio
Not sure if it was possible with no code.

Deepak Yadav · Answer

Product matters at the end of the day.

Each product has certain technical requirements and constrains relating to security,  structure and other aspects. Based on these requirements product manager align product with companies goal and roadmap.

After that code, low code or no code can be selected. It hardly matters if it fits in the puzzle.

However , No code is a very good alternative to coding when it comes to building simple digital products quickly that can go in used hands as soon as possible for the MVP stage.

Final verdict: Smart people and PM knows when to code, low code or no code. 😉

Alexander Moen · Answer

I used to be all code, but as more and more tools and languages come out, I find myself in a mixture. It just depends on what is being built and what is needed and where my current skills are and what the learning curve looks like.

Anton Ross · Answer

First, it is better to check the idea

Edouard PETIT · Answer

To build my new startup, 
1) we started with no code (airtable+zapier) → one feature
2) we continue with bootstrap theme (low code) → First MVP
3) now - after 1yr - we hired our cto and then we are moving into code. 
Good luck Zoltan!

Kevin · Answer

Like you and others already mentioned, it really depends on the use-case or the desired outcome.

I try to keep systems (in this case no- or low-code) in place as long as they do what they are expected to do. When there's a need for more customizations I'll replace them with "code"-alternatives.

Harsh Makadia · Answer

I too prefer the same approach, If I'm sure about what I'm building will work or not I use no-code and low-code to save time. However once the picture is clear code.

Here a thread I had written to differentiate no-code, low-code and code

https://twitter.com/MakadiaHarsh/status/1406965521510174725

Eugene Hauptmann · Answer

I like to follow design thinking philosophy. For early stage feedback I'd create low-fidelity mockups using Figma or XD. Once idea is validated, I'd get a high-fidelity mockup done to confirm what users needs. Then I'd pick technology needed to execute the product (usually languages I like + particular APIs + stack), it can be no-code, or code or hybrid. Bottom line: your tech stack depends on your product and your level of comfort with the tech.

Avi Gupta · Answer

It really depends. Like in my case, I don't code, so no code/ low code are the go to options for me. But, building an MVP using no code/ low code and going full code once the idea gets validated makes sense!

No-code, low-code, or code?

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