How fast do you see the No code sphere evolving?
Yo IHers,
Glad I've found this kind, sharing and very much motivated community
I'm starting my path as an Indie Hackers, with no web development skills. I have a background in Data Science and Marketing
I'm currently wondering whether I should start learning a web dev setup like, say, GatsbyJS + TailwindCSS, or simply go with No Code platforms?
I understand that some will advise me to go with No code platforms and focus instead on improving the product/service
However, from how I currently picture the next decade for myself, I plan on building several products, services, and I have a myriad of idea notably around AI/ML.
Hence, limiting myself to NoCode platforms will, in my opinion, eventually come as unhandy, and be a competitive disadvantage compared to competitors with a similar product but with a custom, unique website
But for how long? Are NoCode platforms nearing a level of perfection in terms of feature available where it won't be worth the time to learn web dev anymore?
I'm not trying to escape learning web dev, and would happily do so if it means having the slightest advantage against competitors.
But will there be any, at this rate?
TLDR:
Do you think that, if we only talk about uniqueness and quality, we'll reach a point in the near future where those using NoCode platforms won't have any competitive disadvantage (cost aside) compared to custom, well designed coded websites?
Just do it (c)
Think about what else you're missing ONCE you've validated the idea to make sure it's a viable one, not before it.
You don't need to code to validate the idea nowadays.
Good luck!
I don't see no-code dying any time soon, I'd never deter someone from learning how to code.
But I can't help but wonder, what would be the upside to that?
If it's from a design stand point, I'm not sure it's enough of a reason.
You can build pretty much anything without code nowadays.
To me no-code is a revolution that opens up possibilities to the masses, just like when the internet changed the way we access knowledge and information.
Thank you for these insights and I definitely agree with your sentiment
In that case, I have a hard time understanding why there's still an enormous majority of people creating their websites with code
Perhaps the barrier of cost when using no-code platforms is the main reason..
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As a web dev, I agree. Too often people use learning as a procrastination tool. I've been there myself many times. I did learn a lot and I'm happy that I did. But I ask myself if I could produce a more impactful product instead.
@ViceCaz at the end of the day, whether you need to code or not depends on your product idea. No matter what people have you believe, you cannot build "anything" with no-code. No-code solutions cover common use cases. If your ideas fit into those use cases, they can work wonders for you. If not, no luck.
Thank you very much to you @felnorak and @lucarenga
Your diagnosis sounds about right and I'm definitely guilty of the so-called "analysis paralysis".
I never imagined that learning could, in fact, be a form of procrastination and endlessly learning without taking actions will indeed only get me so far.
Taking actions > hints on what I need to learn > learning > taking actions > ... In that order
I needed to hear that, thank you again