No-code development: the future of software & web development
Let us tell you a bit more about the movement that has changed the way designers and creators are building for the web. And that’s giving brands a major advantage.
What is no-code development?
No-code development is a type of software development that lets you create websites, platforms and other scalable digital products without needing to know programming languages.
But it doesn’t mean there’s no code involved. No-code is actually an intermediate layer over code that’s already been written. It translates into simple drag-and-drop solutions that allow creators to build digital products fast.
So what makes no-code development unique?
It gives designers, visual developers, marketers and organizations the power to build groundbreaking products without needing any knowledge of code themselves.
Not only can digital solutions can be developed faster and more efficiently, they can also be better tailored to end-user requirements. Expensive programmers and long lead times can finally be a thing of the past.
The 9 biggest benefits of no-code development
To empower brands to keep up with changing demand and the next generation of web experiences.
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Brand-driven experience
Without needing to code, there’s more time to spend on crafting the best user experience.
No-code development eliminates the disconnect between marketers and creators so that brand strategy, identity, value propositions and audience insights can be central to the creation process.
It also leaves more time for design, animation and other important ingredients. Meaning the end result will be a powerful brand-driven experience that stimulates long-lasting customer loyalty and advocacy.
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Build without programmers
Traditional development requires hiring multiple professionals. With no-code, you can do it with one.
Good programmers are hard to come by and costly. There are currently 100.000 vacancies open for programmers in the Netherlands alone. By working with no-code and a smaller number of experts, you can achieve a lot more in a shorter time frame.
Imagine being able to launch a new landing page for a new campaign within a few hours. Or fully optimize your lead generation funnel - yourself. No-code enables your marketing team to make adjustments and expansions without needing a programming team’s help.
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Faster time-to-market
Drag-and-drop tools enable brands to build digital products and experiences 10 times quicker.
By simplifying the creation process, no-code gives creators the power to build and launch digital experiences within a few days or weeks. So they can respond to changes in the market and consumer behaviour faster than their competitors.
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Focus on product-market fit
No-code closes the gap between marketers and development so that what they build is a proven market fit.
With no-code, marketers and visual developers can take their insights straight to development on their own. They often think from the perspective of the end-user, which allows them to iterate and experiment towards a proven product-market fit in the fastest way possible.
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Safe and secure
No-code platforms are optimized every day, which makes them incredibly reliable.
That's right! No-code platforms are evaluated on the daily, which makes the products built on these platforms more efficient each and every day that they exist.
No-code tools and platforms comply with industry-standard security protocols which makes them safe and reliable. And they’re updated automatically in line with regular new releases.
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Higher ROI
With no-code, you’re less dependent on external developers. Allowing you to optimize and experiment in-house.
Exactly! No-code enables you to be less dependent on development parties, allowing marketers to test, adjust, expand, and measure more quickly on their own. This increases efficiency and productivity, and combined with the cost savings on programmers, it leads to a faster ROI.
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Improved SEO
No-code websites load faster, so they can help organizations can rank higher in Google.
Factors such as the speed and security of no-code websites contribute to boosting SEO for brands, as well as the fact that their back-ends are continuously evaluated and improved. Overall, loading speeds for no-code websites are super fast.
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Clean code
No-code tools generate computer-generated code and are therefore insusceptible to human error.
Handwritten code is and remains human work which leaves room for error. The code generated by no-code tools is computer-generated, meaning you’ll bypass a whole lot of human mistakes.
The continued growth of the no-code industry and adoption by larger companies such as WeTransfer, Oreo, and Dunkin' Donuts just goes to show the confidence that organizations have in no-code to build websites and apps that they can rely on.
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Everyday innovation
The no-code space is incredibly innovative and new tools are added to the market every day.
There are already thousands of no-code solutions, with new ones being launched every day. Companies that work with custom-made products and websites can’t keep up with the speed of change, but those that work with no-code can. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel and design whole new products.
No-code tools are designed to work in synergy with one another, so that you can, for example, link a website to an email marketing database and your social media accounts. Instead of having to handle a mix of separate tools, no-code tools are centralized and easy to manage.
The tools of the trade
We leverage top-tier platforms and no-code tools to design, build and automate websites, mobile apps, workflows, products, and more.
Is no-code for everyone?
No-code development is best suited to brands that are growth-driven and embrace innovation. The kind of companies that see speed and adaptability as a key competitive advantage, and that aim to develop the perfect brand experience by working with a combination of developers, marketers and UX specialists.
Want to know more about our way of working?
Erwin Luijendijk
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Frequently asked questions about no-code development
According to Gartner, the market for no-code/low-code development will hit around $26.9 billion in 2023. By 2025, 70% of new products developed by organizations will be built with low-code or no-code technologies, up from less than 25% in 2020.
No-code development is about 10 times faster than traditional programming techniques.
No, traditional development expertise will absolutely still be necessary. Traditional developers develop no-code tools, so that visual developers can use the drag-and-drop solutions that comes out of these.
We think Upwork, Homerun and Bunq websites are great examples of no-code websites. And Caya, Vacature Via, and The Avocado Show (but we're biased because we made them).
There is some crossover between no-code and low-code, but there are some major differences. Low-code is primarily for professional developers with coding knowledge to help them avoid repetitive tasks when building complex custom applications. No-code, however, is suitable for anyone without programming knowledge as its primarily plug-and-play. Meaning anyone, with any level of knowledge, can work with no-code.
Think web apps, websites, CRM systems, HR systems, customer portals, dashboards, intranets, marketing automation systems and more.
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You can join the Cut the Code community: the first and largest no-code community in the Netherlands. It’s basically a knowledge sharing environment for designers, developers and digital savvy's who want to design and develop with the best no-code tools. Feel free to get involved with the Slack community channel and ask any questions you might have about getting started!
Don't just take our word for it
Read what our clients have to say
“We were looking for an agency that would help design and build the job platform of the future with us. Cut the Code was able to perfectly translate our needs into a digital experience that seamlessly aligns with the modern employer and jobseeker.”
Nadir Mea
"The team quickly understood our business requirements and were proactive and flexible with our ongoing support and developments. You can definitely trust them for complex project requirements as they are top-notch in their field and we can only recommend it."
Arnaud Barbezat
"I see no-code as a strong fit with the biggest trend in the world: convenience. Saves time, money, knowledge, hassle and experience requirements. This is only going to get bigger. It is the baseline for future services and products."
Ron Simpson
“We were looking for an agency that would help design and build the job platform of the future with us. Cut the Code was able to perfectly translate our needs into a digital experience that seamlessly aligns with the modern employer and jobseeker.”
Nadir Mea
"The team quickly understood our business requirements and were proactive and flexible with our ongoing support and developments. You can definitely trust them for complex project requirements as they are top-notch in their field and we can only recommend it."
Arnaud Barbezat
"I see no-code as a strong fit with the biggest trend in the world: convenience. Saves time, money, knowledge, hassle and experience requirements. This is only going to get bigger. It is the baseline for future services and products."
Ron Simpson