{"id":369935,"date":"2021-11-20T15:00:16","date_gmt":"2021-11-20T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-no-code-and-is-it-the-future-of-tech\/"},"modified":"2021-11-20T15:00:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-20T12:00:16","slug":"what-is-no-code-and-is-it-the-future-of-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-no-code-and-is-it-the-future-of-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is No-Code, and Is It The Future of Tech?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2a890f59350\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2a890f59350\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-no-code-and-is-it-the-future-of-tech\/#What_Is_No-Code\" >What Is No-Code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-no-code-and-is-it-the-future-of-tech\/#How_No-Code_Tools_Work\" >How No-Code Tools Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-no-code-and-is-it-the-future-of-tech\/#Examples_of_No-Code_Platforms\" >Examples of No-Code Platforms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-no-code-and-is-it-the-future-of-tech\/#Website_Builders\" >Website Builders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-no-code-and-is-it-the-future-of-tech\/#Automation_Tools\" >Automation Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-no-code-and-is-it-the-future-of-tech\/#Development_Tools\" >Development Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-no-code-and-is-it-the-future-of-tech\/#Limits_of_No-Code\" >Limits of No-Code<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Is No-Code, and Is It The Future of Tech?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-768837 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1901385850.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1901385850.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1901385850.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The words &quot;No Code&quot; displayed on a laptop screen.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/no-code-development-computer-screen-1901385850\" data-credittext=\"pisekar\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/no-code-development-computer-screen-1901385850\">pisekar\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Anybody interested in the future of software and how we will interact with computers a few years from now will have come across something called \u201cno-code\u201d platforms\u2014with or without the hyphen. No-Code isn\u2019t just the future; it\u2019s available in the present.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_No-Code\"><\/span>What Is No-Code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At its simplest, no-code is exactly what it sounds like: Programming without using code\u2014no matter if that means websites, mobile apps, full programs, or even just <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>s. This means that anybody, even clueless tech writers, can create something online or on their laptop and can reasonably assume it will work.<\/p>\n<p>No-code is often hailed as the future of coding, especially by the companies that offer it, and terms like \u201cdemocratization of the internet\u201d and \u201canybody can be a maker\u201d are thrown around in their advertorials. However, there is some truth to these assertions.<\/p>\n<p>A few years ago, if you had an idea for a really good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>, app, or another program, the only way to bring it to life was to either know how to code (and pray you knew the right programming language) or be willing to learn on the fly. If you had money, there was another option: Hire somebody to do it for you. That was pretty much it.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s no longer true: now, instead of learning a whole programming language (or even several), you only need to learn how a single program works before you can work on whatever inspiration hit you. While you\u2019ll still need to be persistent and hard-working, the burden of technical knowledge has been lightened substantially.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_No-Code_Tools_Work\"><\/span>How No-Code Tools Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That brings us to something that isn\u2019t talked about as much: Although no-code tools make it easier to put together a program or website, they do not make it effortless. Even the simplest of tools will require that you figure out how they work, and often you\u2019ll also need to understand a little about how tech works. One example is knowing how the internet operates when putting together a website.<\/p>\n<p>That said, it\u2019s still a lot easier than putting together a program from scratch, even if you don\u2019t factor in the time and effort it takes to learn how to program.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of using a command-line interface or IDE with its colored text, most no-code tools will instead use a drag-and-drop interface, or word placement like you may remember from school.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/monday.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"357\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>However you enter the information, what is happening is that the no-code tool is turning your simplified input into \u201creal\u201d code on the backend, kind of like an interpreter. You may not speak Python or C++ or whatever programming language your type of program needs, but your interpreter does.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_No-Code_Platforms\"><\/span>Examples of No-Code Platforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The above may still seem a little abstract, so let\u2019s go over some examples of no-code platforms so you get an idea of what they can do.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_Builders\"><\/span>Website Builders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Probably some of the most popular no-code tools are website builders. Many individuals and small businesses have put up their own simple sites using a service like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wix.com\/\">Wix<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squarespace.com\/\">Squarespace<\/a>, something which was unthinkable even just a decade ago. Back then, you needed to know HTML and CSS at the very least.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/wix.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Wix interface\" width=\"650\" height=\"356\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now you can have a pretty spiffy-looking page up in a matter of hours, less if you\u2019re comfortable with the program, and it won\u2019t be just some static page, either. Most website builders will have all kinds of interesting plugins, ranging from <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>letter signup buttons to full-on webshops. You\u2019d be surprised how many professional businesses use these handy tools.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automation_Tools\"><\/span>Automation Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another huge section of the no-code market includes automation tools like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/\">Zapier<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/\">IFTTT<\/a>. In a way, these are probably the best introduction to how no-code works as they\u2019re very simple. In most cases, all they do is let one program talk to another one.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can make it so that every time you create a document in Dropbox, a message is sent in Slack\u2014or vice versa. Another popular application is to use it for photo backup, so every time you\u2019re tagged on a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> picture, a copy is sent to your Dropbox.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ifttt.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"IFTTT selection screen\" width=\"650\" height=\"371\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Though it may seem basic, automation tools are massive timesavers for both individuals and companies. They remove the need to do certain things manually and, by automating them, ensure you\u2019ll never forget to perform that action. If you\u2019ve never tried them out, you should, they\u2019re a lot of fun.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Development_Tools\"><\/span>Development Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The last set of no-code tools we\u2019ll go over is a bit of a grab bag: We\u2019ve included any tool that can make an app or a program, either for desktop or mobile. This is a huge category and we can\u2019t touch on everything, but, in short, almost any kind of program these days can be made without using code.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unity.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Unity at work\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For example, you can put together a simple app for Android or iOS using an app maker like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.appypie.com%2F\">AppyPie<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nativescript.org\/\">NativeScript<\/a>, or even create full games using a platform like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/unity.com\/\">Unity<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unrealengine.com\/en-US\/\">Unreal Engine<\/a>. There is a seemingly unending number of new no-code tools coming out every month, catering to people\u2019s specific wishes and particular niches. For just one overview, we recommend <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nocode.tech\/tools\">this list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limits_of_No-Code\"><\/span>Limits of No-Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All that said, though, no-code definitely has its limits. <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>ly speaking, the more complicated the thing you\u2019re building, the more complicated the tool you\u2019re using. For example, a simple script that copies a Dropbox file into Google Drive can be put together in just a few minutes. If you add a large number of qualifiers, though\u2014no image files, say, or no files under 2MB\u2014then get ready to start thinking like a programmer.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the apps we\u2019ve mentioned will use many of the underlying basics of visual programming languages like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\">Scratch<\/a>. Although they\u2019re generally considered a good way for kids to learn how to program rather than fully-fledged languages, it\u2019s still programming\u2014and you need to adjust to that mindset.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/scratch.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"484\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For example, when creating a script, you need to be thinking sequentially, \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/9269\/conditional-testing-in-bash-if-then-else-elif\/\">if this happens, then that happens<\/a>.\u201d That\u2019s simple enough, but you also need to be mindful of knock-on effects, especially when making a daisy chain of conditional statements.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s mostly the abstract side of it, there\u2019s also a practical one: the more you know about programming, the easier these tools are to operate. Website builders are a great example: While they make it easy to make a site without knowing any CSS or HTML, they\u2019re a lot easier to handle if you do. You can also tweak any details you don\u2019t like.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes doubly for much more complicated programs: a programmer can get a lot more done with Unity than the aforementioned clueless tech writer, and learn to handle the program a lot quicker, too.<\/p>\n<p>The upshot is that, while no-code is a great invention that will change the internet in many ways, programmers aren\u2019t going away any time soon. 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