When I dabbled in creating an ecommerce business using Shopify, I didn’t know at the time, but I then stumbled into what is now known as the NoCode movement, i.e, building websites, platforms or marketplaces without the use of coding.
In fact, you can also say that blogging via wordpress, or any other content management platform, is also a form of nocode, since you don’t technically require html knowledge to be able to build not just a working site, but a beautiful site.
Although these platforms have been around for years, the nocode movement seems to really be kicking in. (OR I have serious confirmation bias, which I’m sure is a part of it as well)
What is No Code?
There’s now a bunch of resources and tools you can leverage, to build almost anything you can imagine! Even for design elements for your idea, you can either outsource it on fiverr, or DIY with a bunch of free design platforms such as Canva, or use a service like logobly to create your own logo in minutes.
In other words, this is the best time to be a side hustler / creator / maker of things. If you have an idea, but don’t have the coding skills, you no longer have to struggle to find a tech cofounder to build your first version of the product. Everyone has ideas. And now, anyone can bring it to life. You can even build a game with no coding knowledge with buildbox!
Right now, there’s a really heavy sense of uncertainty around in the world. Myself, I’m currently unemployed, with no end in sight. But I’ll be taking this opportunity to try and learn a new no code skill. Those of you who can, should too. Afterall, these are life skills we keep with us, and we never know when they come in useful.
I’ve created blogs (this one and my personal vinyarb.com, and aggregated content sites) and ecommerce sites via Shopify. I would like to take this opportunity to learn something new. Perhaps create a simple game, or package and sell an ebook/course.
Where can I find NoCode Tools?
The question you’ve all been asking, and the answer you’ve all been waiting for. There are quite a few websites and communities dedicated to the nocode movement.
nocode.tech
Nocode.tech is a site built by Nile, and showcases resources and tools you can use to create products without code. The site itself was built with no code. They also feature sites built with nocode to stoke your imagination as to what is possible.
nocodelist.co
nocodelist.co provides a no frills, you guess it, list, of tools you can use to create things. I only came across it today so I don’t have a good idea of the depth of the list, but from what I could see scrolling through the categories, it’s a giant list i’m going to devour after posting this.
No Code Trello Board
If Trello is your thing, then this public trello board created by Mariam is just what you need to visualise nocode resources.
No Code News
To keep up with trends and news on no code, nocodejournal is the place for you. I feel like the community is so big there’s just no way I can adequately cover it off in a post. So take this as a leaping off point into the rabbit hole.
This is just the start. If you’re interested, follow me on Twitter and let’s keep each other motivated on this journey of learning.
As a showcase of what you can build with no code, Vladimir Leytus built a twitter clone, aptly called NotRealTwitter.com. He’s also provided documentation and commentary on how he envisioned and built it.
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