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[[File:Betty Blocks platform.png|thumb|upright=1.4|Flowchart interface for [[Betty Blocks]], a no-code platform]]

A '''Nono-code development platformsplatform''' ('''NCDPs'''NCDP) allowsupports creating [[application software]] throughvia a [[graphical user interface]]s (GUI) and configuration instead of traditional [[computer programming |programming]] based on writing{{endash}} [[source code |codecoding]].

As with a [[low-code development platform]]s, it is meant to expedite application development,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=Austin|title=Low Code vs No Code Explained|url=https://www.bmc.com/blogs/low-code-vs-no-code/|access-date=2022-01-01|website=BMC Blogs|language=en-US}}</ref> but unlikecompletely low-code,eliminates no-code development involves nowriting code writing. This is usually doneaccomplished by offering prebuilt templates for building apps.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Best No-Code Development Platforms|url=https://www.g2.com/categories/no-code-development-platforms#learn-more|website=G2|access-date=2022-01-20|archive-date=2022-01-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120160054/https://www.g2.com/categories/no-code-development-platforms#learn-more|url-status=live}}</ref> In the 2010s, both of these types of platforms increased in popularity as companies dealt with a limited supply of competent [[software developer]]s.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|last1=Rouse|first1=Margaret|title=low-code/no-code development platform (LCNC platform)|url=https://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/definition/low-code-no-code-development-platform|website=www.techtarget.com|accessdate=20 August 2018|archive-date=1 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401005150/https://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/definition/low-code-no-code-development-platform|url-status=live}}</ref>

No-code development is closely related to [[visual programming language |visual programming]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://spectrum.ieee.org/programming-without-code-no-code-software-development|title=Programming Without Code: The Rise of No-Code Software Development|date=11 March 2020|publisher=IEEE}}</ref>

== Use ==

No-code tools are often designed with [[line of business]] users in mind as opposed to traditional IT. These platforms allow users to build tools and applications with little to no programming expertise.<ref>{{cite web |title=No-Code: What Business Leaders Need to Know |url=https://hbr.org/2021/12/no-code-what-business-leaders-need-to-know |website=Harvard Business Review |date=2021-12-01}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Harris |first1=Richard |title= Low code and no code app development benefits |url=https://appdevelopermagazine.com/low-code-and-no-code-app-development-benefits/ |website=App Developer Magazine |accessdate=28 January 2019 |archive-date=22 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022015003/https://appdevelopermagazine.com/low-code-and-no-code-app-development-benefits/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

*'''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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shrivastava |first1=Anubhuti |title= How Zero-Code Platforms Are Becoming A Boon For Enterprises |url=http://trendintech.com/2019/01/15/how-zero-code-platforms-are-becoming-a-boon-for-enterprises/ |website=Trend in Tech |accessdate=28 January 2019 |archive-date=1 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201215814/http://trendintech.com/2019/01/15/how-zero-code-platforms-are-becoming-a-boon-for-enterprises/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== ExamplesFuture of no-codeworkflow development platformsautomation ==

No-code platforms are reshaping software development by democratizing access to automation and application building. As AI-driven automation advances, no-code solutions are expected to handle more sophisticated workflows, reducing reliance on traditional coding. This shift fosters innovation across industries, making software creation more accessible to businesses and individuals alike.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Björkholm |first=Mika |last2=Petranen |first2=Aleksi |date=January 2025 |title=Technology Report: Automated Code Generation & AI Tools on Low-Code/No-Code |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388384075_TECHNOLOGY_REPORT_AUTOMATED_CODE_GENERATION_AND_AI_TOOLS_ON_LOW_CODE_NO_CODE |journal=ResearchGate |via=}}</ref>

[[WordPress]] - is one of the first no-code platforms, launched in 2003 as a tool for publishing [[Blog|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. <ref>{{cite web |date=December 19, 2024 |title=State of the Word 2024 Video Recap |url=https://wordpress.com/blog/2024/12/19/state-of-the-word-2024-video-recap |website=WordPress Blog}}</ref>

[[Shopify]] - is a leading no-code platform for [[e-commerce]], offering an extensive range of features to create [[Online Stores|online stores]]. As of January 2025, there were 1 million Shopify online stores in the United States alone. <ref>{{cite web |date=January 2025 |title=Number of Shopify Online Stores by Country |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/1401597/shopify-online-stores-by-country |website=Statista}}</ref>

[[Webflow]] - is a no-code platform focused on building highly [[Responsive web design|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|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. <ref>{{cite web |date=2024 |title=Bubble.io Features for Enterprise Software Development |url=https://www.sommo.io/blog/bubble-io-features-for-enterprise-software-development |website=Sommo Blog}}</ref> In 2024, Bubble focused on enhancing platform security and launched a mobile app builder. <ref>{{cite web |date=2024 |title=Mobile App Builder |url=https://bubble.io/mobile |website=Bubble.io}}</ref>

[[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 (software)|Make.com]]. <ref>{{cite web |date=2024 |title=Zapier vs. Make.com: Pricing, Features, and Alternatives |url=https://www.sommo.io/blog/zapier-and-make-com-pricing-features-alternatives |website=Sommo Blog}}</ref>

==See also==

* [[AI-assisted software development]]

* [[Flow-based programming]]

* [[List of online database creator apps]]

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* [[Lean software development]]

* [[Platform as a service]]

* [[Vibe coding]]

== References ==