No-code tools, which allow you to design automations or applications without technical skills, have become popular in recent years.
Enabling anyone to design applications or solutions that appear technically complex: this is, in a nutshell, the promise of no-code. Particularly popular in recent years, this approach, embodied by solutions like Zapier or Bubble, offers the possibility of designing applications, websites, or automations. Without writing a line of code or calling on a developer. All while offering a collaborative dimension and a certain degree of customization.
But beyond the buzzword and this seductive promise, what are the advantages of this approach? And for what types of projects is it really relevant? Here are some answers.
What types of projects can be carried out with no-code tools?
No-code tools’ lasting appeal lies in their ability to implement a wide variety of projects. Their flexibility and accessibility make them suitable for a wide variety of use cases. Here are a few concrete examples:
- Create websites: Platforms like Webflow or Squarespace offer the ability to create showcase sites, portfolios, or landing pages without any development skills. These solutions also provide access to tools for optimizing your site’s SEO or customizing its design.
- Designing applications: With tools like Bubble or Thunkable, it’s possible to design fully customized web or mobile applications. Thanks to a block system and a drag&drop editor , these platforms allow you to position and configure each module, as well as define complex functionalities by combining several actions. A visualization tool is regularly offered, to anticipate the rendering of each action.
- Automate complex tasks: A tool like Zapier allows you to create automated workflows by setting up tasks that run automatically based on a trigger (for example, receiving an email or creating a lead). These tools, connected to a multitude of other applications, aim to significantly boost productivity.
- Managing databases: Solutions like Airtable facilitate the structuring and collaborative management of databases. Secure, they allow teams to store, share, and modify information. This facilitates project tracking, client monitoring, or human resources management, for example.
The advantages of no code
As you can see, no-code tools aim to significantly reduce technical barriers and thus stimulate experimentation while limiting risks. Here are the main advantages of this approach:
- Accessibility and independence: Thanks to their user-friendly interface and intuitive features, these solutions make it easy to design solutions that, from the outside, appear somewhat complex. They offer non-technical profiles the opportunity to carry out their projects themselves, without constraints or dependence on service providers, thanks to the provision of templates. Users can also rely on a support service, if necessary.
- Productivity and cost reduction: No-code tools allow you to quickly move from idea to production, without human or technical constraints. As Jérôme Granados, CMO at GoodBarber, a platform specializing in application creation, explained to us, 50% of native applications created using their solution are finalized in less than 15 days. Development costs are, by extension, considerably reduced. Especially since some solutions offer fairly competitive pricing.
- Continuous updates: No-code tools remain at the forefront of innovation because they must evolve to meet user needs and maintain their relevance. For example, many solutions have recently integrated artificial intelligence-based features to design content generators or assistants. These solutions also ensure application compatibility with the latest developments in iOS, Android, and web browsers.
Looking for a no-code tool for a project? To make the right choice, start with the basics: clearly define your objectives and the nature of the project. Once these foundations are established, pay attention to the features offered, without limiting yourself to the pricing. Also evaluate the ease of use to ensure it matches your skillset or those of your team. Finally, consider the evolution of your project: depending on its level of complexity, some tools may not be suitable in the long term.
