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Re:Ask HN: Quick question for developers about low code/no c... by schwartzworld on Monday August 21, 2023 @03:21PM (#37214111)
Asking developers about low code is a little like asking carpenters what they think of IKEA.

Here's the thing about a product like yours. If you're going to expect developers to use your tool, you need to solve the problems developers don't want to do themselves. For example, I like building UI components, so I would never use a platform that forced me to choose from their list of components. For a low code tool to be worth it, it needs to replace a part of the job that I hate, not replace a skillset that I've been lovingly perfecting for years. You need to make it so I don't have to learn something boring, not make all my knowledge useless.

Your customer is not me. Your customer is a PM who can't build but can make the decision to adopt, or a small business owner who doesn't have money to hire real engineers. Just like how Ikea's customer base is largely made of people who don't already know how to build furniture.

Re:Ask HN: Quick question for developers about low code/no c... by Aaikansh22 on Tuesday August 22, 2023 @09:33AM (#37222483)
I appreciate your perspective on this. While the analogy to carpenters and IKEA is interesting, I'd like to offer a different angle.

We understand that developers have varied preferences and needs. Our aim isn't to replace your skills but to provide a tool that can take care of time-consuming and repetitive tasks. This way, you can focus on the more intricate aspects of your projects.