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Not to be confused with Low-code development platform.
Flowchart interface for Betty Blocks, a no-code platform

No-code development platforms (NCDPs) allow creating application software through graphical user interfaces and configuration instead of traditional computer programming based on writing code.

As with low-code development platforms, it is meant to expedite application development,[1] but unlike low-code, no-code development involves no code writing. This is usually done by offering prebuilt templates for building apps.[2] In the 2010s, both of these types of platforms increased in popularity as companies dealt with a limited supply of competent software developers.[3]

No-code development is closely related to visual programming languages.[4]

Use

No-code tools are often designed with line of business users in mind as opposed to traditional IT.

The potential benefits of using a NCDP include:

  • Agility - NCDPs typically provide some degree of templated user-interface and user experience functionality for common needs such as forms, workflows, and data display allowing creators to expedite parts of the app creation process.[5]
  • Richness - NCDPs which at one point were limited to more basic application functions increasingly provide a level of feature-richness and integrations that allows users to design, develop, and deploy apps that meet specific business needs.[6]

Examples of no-code development platforms

WordPress - is one of the first no-code platforms, launched in 2003 as a tool for publishing blogs. Over time, it evolved into the leading web content management system. By December 2024, its founders reported that WordPress powers 43.6% of all websites worldwide. [7]

Shopify - is a leading no-code platform for e-commerce, offering an extensive range of features to create online stores. As of January 2025, there were 1 million Shopify online stores in the United States alone. [8]

Webflow - is a no-code platform focused on building highly responsive web designs. It surpasses competitors like Wix.com, [./Framerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Framer Framer], and Squarespace with superior customization and Search Engine Optimization capabilities.

Bubble - is the largest no-code platform for creating web applications. While it has a noticeable learning curve, Bubble allows for the development of complex functionalities and architectures, meeting even Enterprise-level needs. [9] In 2024, Bubble focused on enhancing platform security and launched a mobile app builder. [10]

Zapier - is a no-code tool for building various integrations for web applications. In 2024, it faced significant competition from the rapidly growing alternative, Make.com. [11]

See also

References

  1. ^ Miller, Austin. "Low Code vs No Code Explained". BMC Blogs. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
  2. ^ "Best No-Code Development Platforms". G2.
  3. ^ Rouse, Margaret. "low-code/no-code development platform (LCNC platform)". www.techtarget.com. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Programming Without Code: The Rise of No-Code Software Development". 11 March 2020.
  5. ^ Harris, Richard. "Low code and no code app development benefits". App Developer Magazine. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  6. ^ Shrivastava, Anubhuti. "How Zero-Code Platforms Are Becoming A Boon For Enterprises". Trend in Tech. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  7. ^ "State of the Word 2024 Video Recap". WordPress Blog. December 19, 2024.
  8. ^ "Number of Shopify Online Stores by Country". Statista. January 2025.
  9. ^ "Bubble.io Features for Enterprise Software Development". Sommo Blog. 2024.
  10. ^ "Mobile App Builder". Bubble.io. 2024.
  11. ^ "Zapier vs. Make.com: Pricing, Features, and Alternatives". Sommo Blog. 2024.
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