How To Get Started With Low-Code and No-Code Platforms
The TL;DR: They are way more powerful than you think. It’s also a great career path to consider.
Did you play with Lego as a kid? Or maybe you still have some Lego sets at home? No judgment, Lego is awesome! Well, in a nutshell, low-code and no-code platforms are just like Lego. And they are equally fun to work with. Even if you’ve only heard about Legos, you get the idea. Someone gives you a bunch of cool building blocks and a lot of creative freedom, so you can focus on what really matters — the final product.
Low code and no code
Everyone knows and uses website builders, but there are other platforms that allow building native desktop and mobile applications easily.
With low-code and no-code platforms, there is no need to reinvent the wheel and create new building blocks from scratch. At the same time, there are so many ways to rearrange individual pieces! In theory, you can build virtually anything without even knowing how those blocks work under the hood.
What’s the difference between low and no code? Here is a handy comparison from Microsoft’s website:
