Where do you stand about developing a web app on a no-code platform?

I think that no-code app development platforms can be a great option for certain types of projects, especially if you are just getting started with app development and don't have a lot of experience with coding. These platforms can provide a lot of helpful tools and resources, and can make it easier to quickly prototype and test out your app ideas. However, it's important to be aware of the limitations of no-code platforms, and to be prepared to incorporate some custom code if necessary to overcome these limitations. No-code platforms can be a great starting point, but in many cases, you will eventually need to incorporate custom code to fully realize your vision for your app. Overall, I think that no-code platforms can be a valuable tool for app development, but it's important to be aware of their limitations and to be prepared to supplement them with custom code as needed.

Most of the no code web apps development platform don't integrate well with custom API.

We recently tried FlutterFlow and I was amazed by the tool. It uses Flutter to build cross platform apps and within 2-3 weeks we had a web-app, iOS and Android native apps ready. I couldn't be more thrilled with a no-code app and makes me wonder that the future of UI is no-code apps. In case you want to take a look at our product you can find it at - https://onelink.to/nbkfy6

Hey Hilal, I totally agree with you that no-code development can be a game-changer for app development. I've used a few no-code platforms before and have been impressed with how quickly I was able to create a functional app. Have you found any particular no-code platforms to be more user-friendly than others?

I see a lot of value in tool like Bubble.io (I haven't used Bubble directly, but I've worked with people who did). I think these tools are GREAT for prototyping and launching small-scale/simple products, but I think in all the other cases it might be a bit risky to choose these technologies. On a more general aspect, I believe the main risk in the long run is having too many people building things without understanding what is actually going on in their software. This can have many consequences, going from the product failing, to security issues, bad scaling, etc etc. Unfortunately, the majority of people I've worked with who used low-code or no-code tools underestimated many of these things. So, I am totally not against the tools, I actually think they're great, but I think the flip side of the medal is that by making software too accessible, we might end up having problematic apps in the future. As of now, I am experimenting with n8n and I'm finding it quite nice. But still, the points above still apply.

Code is gonna always be there and that's what provides the edge. Stating no code is great but once there is momentum it's important to shift for code.

I believe most no code solutions are fairly good for a non developer. BUT if you are a backend developer or a citizen developer then you probably need more customization and flexibility. Especially with api integration or custom db solutions (in case you are a backend dev).

No code platforms are nice till you want to make a very simple pre defined website but when you things start to get complex, it is very much preferred to make a web-app. Actually new updates in different frameworks are making things way way easier then before. Fox ex: After the introduction of Hooks in react has made things very much easier for developer as you don't have to contantly decide between functional and class components. The new App Router in Next.js 14 is amazing and so efficient that you will feel like you are making front end by writing minimal code. In conclusion I prefer web-app even for prototypes or simple websites as I have all the control in that and I can make it work according to me.

Build something fast and let the market validate the idea. Use what is easy to use and discard anything that complicates things.

if your app is small, simple and you don't see yourself escalating it - go ahead. Otherwise, underestimating software development is a big mistake I've seen many managers and CEOs commit.