The Future of No-Code: What Will App Development Look Like in 5 Years? 📲
Boris Markarian
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Every year, the threshold for entering the world of No-code is getting lower and lower. As this trend continues, I expect no-code technology will not only become more user-friendly but also significantly more powerful, enabling users to execute more complex projects without needing a background in coding. Imagine what we will be able to get in 5 years?
Here are my predictions for the future of No-code, based on articles I've read in recent months:
🌏 Widespread Adoption - Creating apps with no-code tools will become as common as crafting a PowerPoint presentation.
💰 IPOs - Startups using no-code tools for their entire operation will go for the IPO.
🤖 Increased Automation - Automation will handle tasks such as expense reimbursement, invoice generation, lead management, and customer support.
🦾 Essential Skill - No-code development will soon be a critical skill, with more organizations hiring and training developers in this area.
🧑🏫 Educational Integration - Universities will begin incorporating no-code development into their educational programs.
🤼♀️ Competing with Traditional Coding - No-code development may not entirely replace traditional coding but could outpace it within two years.
🤑 Development Preference - Agencies might increasingly favor no-code over traditional coding due to its efficiency and profitability.
What are your expectations?
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Anton Gera@thisisanton
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I think that something must be done with the fact that 90% of AI SaaS's today are not getting any users simply because it's so a lot of them.
You already can create plenty of tools with no-code, but I never saw it as a problem. I mean, if you don't code, you can hire a person for your SaaS and it is not that much. It is always about sales.
Aand today there are soooo many of SaaS's that nobody wants/needs, it's insane.
So in the future must be sort of ecosystem or platform with "survival games", only the most useful will stay alive and others - to the graveyard.
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@thisisanton This is a very interesting point, Anton. THis is true that there are a lot of SaaS platforms today, like ENORMOUS amount and we still have new. I agree that only the strongest one will survive, but I don't think that everybody can hire a person to build a SaaS. It's really expensive.
The idea about an ecosystem is quite good, but as you said, you can be very useful, but without sales and good marketing you are done.
How do you see these "survival games"? Do you mean that if you are done you must close your company and let others take your place?
Not bull on low-code or no code. But very bull on AI giving devs super powers to build better, faster, stronger 🦾
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@sentry_co I think AI gives superpowers not only to devs, but also for non devs, moreover, non devs benefit it more, because even today they can write some simple code with AI, imagine what they can do 10 years later?
In five years, no-code platforms will likely democratize app development even further, enabling individuals with minimal technical background to create sophisticated applications. This evolution will not only accelerate innovation but also significantly lower the barriers to entry for tech entrepreneurs.
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@zijian @sentry_co Well, your idea is true at some point, but at the same time more people can create something, more percentage that it will benefit the society!
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I think we’re part of the way there already, if you look at products like Xano, Flutterflow, Bubble, Wized etc. no code platforms are gaining considerable traction. They have learning curves but they have the framework for what I think will become Canva-like app development in 5 years or less. I’ve seen hundreds of job listings (incl. from big and well-known startups and companies) looking for no code devs, particularly in Webflow.
I also work with startups daily and have seen some get millions in seed and series A with no code MVPs. Some then hire devs to rebuild it, others extend on it with code, or they continue with no code. Interesting to see where it will go for sure.
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@claudianathan You are right, Canva-like app are the future, and I hope more companies continue to scale their business with No-code platforms.
@constantine_stan: There is a saying in German: IT projects take twice as long, cost twice as much and only deliver half as much.
In my opinion, even with no-code and AI, it still needs somebody with a brain. Otherwise it's just monkey work.
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@constantine_stan @christoph_dyllick_brenzinger1 ahahha, that's really cool😂
I agree, of course we still need a brain, but just imagine how quickly and easy it will be possible to create new products with No-code.
It's like 2x 3x 10x boost, but you still need to multiply by 🧠
@constantine_stan @boris_moris44
I don't have to image, it is already reality. Just some weeks before, I helped a german state capital to implement new processes based only on no-code tools. Quite a proud and intelligent move of them.
It took only weeks and not years to get the processes live.
The future of app development is set to be revolutionized by no-code platforms. In the next five years, we can expect:
Wider Adoption: No-code platforms will become even more accessible, enabling more individuals and businesses to create apps without needing deep technical skills.
Enhanced Capabilities: These platforms will offer more advanced features, allowing for the creation of highly sophisticated and customized applications.
Integration and Scalability: Improved integration with other systems and scalability will make no-code solutions suitable for larger, more complex projects.
Collaboration: No-code tools will enhance collaboration between developers and non-developers, leading to more innovative solutions.
Here is a great article by JetSoftPro, a software development service, where you can find more useful information:
https://jetsoftpro.com/blog/will...
Same as today's, same as it was 10 years ago.
👉Incompetent project managers who haven't written a single line of code, setting the requirements and deadlines. 🤢
👉 accumulating tech debt because deadlines are cut short...
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@constantine_stan hahaha, true, true, but this is more about management, rather than software development
I have a biased opinion...
I believe there will be better tools for regular users, (We are creating one of said tools ) with the help of AI and other upcoming tech, standard products will be created fast but the game will level up again like it used to, now instead of spending a day to make a website you will make it in 5 minutes, instead of organising files and statistics you will know all your statistics in 2 minutes, so on...
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@demetre_mildiani1 Yes, you are right, we will have skills level up again 100%. At the same time, No-code will accelerate globalization and could be a great economic boost for less developed countries!
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The future of no-code in app development is poised to democratize technology creation, making it accessible to a wider audience without the need for deep coding knowledge. In five years, we can expect to see more sophisticated platforms that empower users to build complex and scalable applications, bridging the gap between professional developers and enthusiasts.
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@ryan_motiff Yes, I agree, and that's what we're really trying to do, eliminate that gap. I don't know if it's going to work out for us or somebody else, but at least we're doing our part in the process. Our philosophy is that if we can allow more people to get their ideas into reality faster, then we can benefit society, and therefore make the world at least 0.0001% better.
I see three issues of concern @boris_moris44
1. Flexibility: Unless the no code tools can allow as much flexibility as a human mind's imagination can think up, some companies may stick to their codes, otherwise, everyone will have to make do with what features the best no code tools have to offer.
2. Privacy: The privacy of a company's data is another issue.
3. Platform Risk: There have been several occurrence of platforms hijacking successful products on their platforms. Also the dependence on the no code tool, means the companies application or website can be affected by changes on the host platform's policy.
But generally, it will lead to shipping faster MVPs. That makes sense.
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@jeremiah_omueti You have very good points, Jeremiah, but you mentioned the most important in the end "it will lead to shipping faster MVPs" and from my point of view it's a key factor!