No-Code: what are its advantages and prospects?

Introduction to no code

What is the no code?

As stated in the expression, no-code platforms and software do not require any particular coding skills. The principle of no-code is to be able to create applications using pre-existing building blocks. Put simply, it refers to a mode of software development without the complexity of application source code.

No-code platforms often refer to several functionalities such as pre-designed graphical templates to assemble user interfaces, API connectors, form editors, automated workflows to enable users to create applications by dragging and dropping elements, automated processes to trigger actions based on events, and so on.

What does the no code cover?

No code is increasingly used in the development of software, applications, websites, mobile apps, chat bots and even business process automation. For example, it's now possible for people with no coding or programming skills to create mobile apps for Android and iOS, or to create a professional website using predefined templates, content editors or visual design tools.

These same people can also design chatbots for sites, websites or social networks, without the need for technical skills. No code also offers the possibility of creating automated processes and workflows, as well as setting up data analysis tools enabling users to create interactive dashboards to visualize and understand their data.

In short, no code offers a wide range of uses and fields of application, as well as many advantages for companies and teams.

The benefits of no code

No code has a number of advantages, the first of which is that you are no longer dependent on people with technical skills dedicated to coding and development. The very essence of no code lies in its accessibility and ease of use and deployment for non-coding experts.

What's more, the development of your websites, mobile applications, chatbots, etc. can be carried out quickly thanks to existing templates, considerably reducing development time. And because no-code platforms require no specific programming skills, they're easy to learn and use on a day-to-day basis, making them highly accessible even for beginners.

From a financial point of view, no-code platforms are generally less expensive than conventional or traditional development solutions, since they don't require programming expertise and therefore avoid the need for a team of developers, and therefore limit costs.

No code solutions also enable you to be more agile in the way you work, as it is now possible to rapidly create and implement applications that can adapt to consumer and market developments. Customization is also one of the advantages of no code: platforms developed in this way enable users to easily personalize their applications according to precise needs, and always without recourse to programming skills.

Finally, in addition to fostering greater collaboration between teams, errors are greatly reduced with no code. Users don't own the code, so the applications and platforms created are more reliable and stable.

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3 powerful examples of no-code platforms

The promise and benefits of no code are expanding rapidly. Innovative in the sense that it allows many people to create without limits, no code has countless applications. 

We have chosen to focus our attention on 3 concrete cases of application of the no code, all three quite different.

Focus on Make

Formerly known as Integromat, Make is the automation platform par excellence. It automates all repetitive, recurring and time-consuming tasks, enabling teams to save time, reduce costs, increase security and eliminate the risk of human error.

Unlike many other development software packages, Make is a no-code solution that offers infinite possibilities in terms of task automation. With its simplified, intuitive interface, the solution is quick and easy to learn and master, making it accessible to everyone. Positioned as a universal solution, the tool's no-code development is a real efficiency booster for teams: less time is spent learning the solution, deployment is faster and teams work more efficiently. 

The promise is kept: by choosing to develop its solution in no code, Make makes the inaccessible, i.e. automation, accessible. Automation can be applied to any day-to-day task, across a wide range of industries, and thanks to the no-code approach, implementation is also affordable for all teams. A bet won hands down.

Focus on Webflow

Webflow is another relevant example of a No-Code platform, this time for website creation. This tool truly simplifies website design, keeping it flexible and powerful at the same time. 

By taking up the fundamentals of No-Code, the platform offers the opportunity to anyone who wants to create and put online responsive websites without manipulating code and without worrying about the technicality behind a site (server, hosting, maintenance). Webflow is a "browser-based" tool that can be used directly in the browser, enabling the visual development of mainly showcase web solutions. By manipulating HTML elements and CSS properties with the mouse, you can design entire pages without writing code. One of the strengths of this tool is its CMS (Content Management System). This feature makes it quick and easy to define a dynamic content structure. You set the parameters and design a template page, then a partner can populate the CMS and automatically generate the corresponding pages.

At the heart of a complete No-Code ecosystem, Webflow also benefits from ready-to-use integrations, giving it a major advantage over its competitors who rely on plug-in systems that are often difficult to maintain. Analysis tools, Membership system, Multilingual, Advanced forms, the integrations are numerous and push the limits of the tool.

Finally, Webflow lets you customize your website to suit your brand image. Typography, colors, animations and layout can all be customized without a single line of code. Gone are the days of malleable templates. Hello custom-made.

Zoom in on PIM Quable

In terms of PIMchoosing a no-code platform means that the teams involved (IT, e-commerce, digital, etc.) can offload the technical aspects of the software.

At Quable, efforts to improve the user experience, ergonomics and simplification of the solution allow users and contributors to simply take control of the solution and use it as quickly as possible. Still without a single line of code, it's easy to integrate numerous third-party applications linked to the data in PIM Quable. In addition to this powerful interoperability, the no-code solution allows you to benefit from newly added innovations and evolutions without having to worry about recruiting developers and spending time coding PIM. In addition, the PIM Quable in no-code solution can be easily adapted to the specific needs of your teams and their work habits, with the implementation of adapted workflows. Finally, development costs are considerably reduced, as there is no need for one or more developers to create and maintain the solution.

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The perspectives and challenges of the no code

Since the pandemic, the use of no-code has seen a real turnaround. The low-code/no-code market is expected to grow by almost 20% by the end of 2023, compared with the previous year, according to Gartner. In a world of hyper-automation, the expansion of no-code platforms and applications is a key indicator. The use of no-code platforms and applications is set to increase even further, in order to respond rapidly to the digital demands of businesses and the flexibility andagility that brands need to demonstrate.

In addition to its accessibility to all, the current and future success of no-code is still favored by the economic pressures facing companies. Recruiting developers with rare technical skills is proving more expensive than investing in no-code solutions that can be easily used by everyone. This calls for a rethinking of corporate roles. If no-code solutions are accessible to all business teams, then some people with non-technical skills will be called upon to create no-code applications.

Undoubtedly, the advent of no-code has and will have a significant impact on the professional future of developers. They may find themselves working on projects that are more complex and specific than those that can be achieved using no-code platforms.

Conclusion

There are many opportunities to come with the rise of no code. Website creation, software development and application design are becoming increasingly accessible. This benefits companies: their development and maintenance costs are reduced, the quality of data and platforms enhanced, and security improved. And also for teams and employees: the accessibility of no code, enabling everyone to develop digital projects.

PIM like Quable's, websites developed on Webflow, or platforms like Make, offer the possibility to quickly develop andeasily integrate the functionalities that a company needs to meet its specific needs and work habits.

In short, no code is already revolutionizing our in-house processes, and is proving to be rapidly profitable and easy to get to grips with, for anyone who decides to move in this direction.

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