What Will New No-Code Solutions Really Be Able To Do For Startups?

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"I want to build the next Amazon...but I don't know how to code."

For all the non-technical people. And even technical people.

Let me introduce you to No-Code.

What is No-Code?

No-Code tools allow people to build software without needing to write a single line of code.
These tools typically have user-friendly interfaces and drag-and-drop functionalities.

They're significantly faster and cheaper than coding.
Writing code and debugging might take hours or days. No-Code can get it done in minutes.

A classic example is Shopify. Anyone can build an e-commerce site now!

No-Code Tools Are Insane

Many people think that the capabilities of No-Code are limited.

That's what I thought too.
But when we looked into it, we were blown away by what No-Code tools can do these days.

For example, Bubble.io teaches you how to build any web app without coding.
You can even build an Airbnb with Bubble!

No-Code isn't limited to just non-technical people.
One of our Smoothie readers told us that he builds all his new ideas through no-code before coding anything.

This saves him a lot of time. As a result, he can spend more time talking to users and iterating.
After testing the initial prototypes, he starts writing his first lines of code.

Companies to watch:

• Webflow: Web
• Bubble: Web
• Softr: Web
• Leadpages: Landing pages
• Adalo: Mobile
• Glide: Mobile
• Studio: Web design
• Buildbox: Video games
• Unqork: Enterprise
• Bildr: SaaS, chrome extensions, etc
• No-Code Cycle: Marketplace for No-Code projects

We Predict That...

More people will continue to use No-Code tools. The speed and efficiency give it a competitive advantage over those who don't use it. It will become the standard for building.

More startups will be created as non-technical founders will be able to build technical businesses.

The next level of No-Code will leverage AI. For example, AI like GPT-3 will allow you to just speak out loud what you want built, and it will produce the code. "I want a button here that shows users the latest Smoothie article!"

4 No-Code Opportunities:

Build

‍Learned No-Code for yourself and build awesome products

Education‍

There will be a growing demand for learning No-Code. There are resources like #100DaysOfNoCode or individuals making cohort-based courses. What other opportunities are there to teach people at scale?

Consulting / Agencies

‍Become the expert in No-Code and help other businesses. Many will realize the value of No-Code but won't know how to effective use it in their organization. A great chance to build your own business.

No-Code Blockchain

‍What is the next level of No-Code? Someone needs to make a solution that can build blockchain products and smart contracts with No-Code.

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