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Assessing when users use the app is a good catch to decide on the theme, but I believe many apps now give the option to switch between dark and light mode with a single click.

Ask HN: When it comes to micro app themes, which do you prefer?

Hey HN community, when it comes to micro app themes, what's your go-to preference? Are you all about that sleek sophistication with a Dark Theme, or do you prefer the fresh clarity of a Light Theme?If you find both themes okay, how do you implement it? Is it provided by the internal tool builder or do you set it up with hand code?

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Re:Ask HN: What low code platforms are worth using? on Tuesday September 19, 2023 @02:05PM (#37573773)
Hey, I am Aaikansh from DronaHQ. I understand the importance of ensuring that low-code platforms complement your .NET development efforts rather than causing complications.

Firstly, I appreciate your open-mindedness towards low-code platforms like Powerapps and your team's positive experiences with it. That's a good start as low-code platforms can indeed offer agility and efficiency.

Regarding your concerns with Outsystems, it's not uncommon to have reservations about new tools. You mentioned feeling a bit skeptical and having to compensate for its shortcomings. It's essential to have a platform that seamlessly integrates with your existing workflows.

At DronaHQ, we aim to provide a low-code solution that aligns with the needs of enterprise-level development teams. One aspect that sets us apart is our customization capabilities. You can enhance your applications further by leveraging JavaScript to fine-tune your exact requirements. This means you have full control over the look, feel, and functionality of your applications.

Additionally, DronaHQ integrates AI capabilities that can dramatically improve your development process. Our platform allows you to harness AI for querying databases right within the platform. This not only makes database interactions faster but also enables more intelligent and efficient data handling.

And we offer a wide range of features and integrations to simplify your development efforts. I encourage you to explore DronaHQ further

Ask HN: Open-Source vs. Proprietary Software

Hi, I am in a bit of tech choice. we're in the middle of a crucial project, and we need some tools. Now, here's the issue - we can go with free open source tools, but they might lack some support and customization. Or, we can pay for proprietary tools, but they might be expensive and less flexible.How do you handle this? Any advice or experiences to share on choosing between open source and...

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Re:Amazon Honeycode Shutting Down on Monday August 28, 2023 @02:58PM (#37298859)
IMO low code with AI could be the future, we also at DronaHQ are integrating AI capabilities in every possible way like having a dedicated Ask AI feature for database querying, writing JS code or connecting with AI tool APIs quickly and helping our users to decrease the building time as much as possible.
Appreciate your input – you've brought up some valid points about the challenges of building on low/no code platforms.

Indeed, trust is a key factor. While it's true that concerns about price changes, platform stability, and data security are valid, it's also worth considering that we often rely on a multitude of applications and services to keep things running smoothly.

It's a balancing act between leveraging tools that can streamline processes and being mindful of the potential risks.

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.

Totally get where you're coming from – working with code gives you that hands-on feel and control.

But I believe many platforms now provide with debugging of your workflows or any controls that you have incorporated in your app. And when it comes to accidental changes, or undesired changes, now it is also possible through audit logs.

We at DronaHQ provides our users with these options

Vendor lock-in and the need for smooth maintenance are definitely high-priority concerns.

Speaking of solutions, that's where low code/no code comes into play. It's designed to break down those barriers and offer flexibility. With the right platform, you can avoid being boxed in by proprietary environments and have the freedom to transition quickly when needed.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts – really interesting stuff!

I totally see your point about low-code defaults and the maintenance hustle. Balancing efficiency and customization is key, and yeah, keeping things running smooth is where the real game is at.

Writing to you now. Would be great to chat more.

Ask HN: Quick question for developers about low code/no code tools

Hey everyone!I'm Aaikansh, part of the Growth team of DronaHQ, a low code app development platform.Now, I totally get that coding is a developer's playground, and we're not here to change that. But we're curious – what are your thoughts on these tools? Do they excite you, or do you have some reservations?I would seriously love to hear what you guys think!

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Re:Comparing Retool Embed vs. DronaHQ Embed on Monday July 17, 2023 @04:55AM (#36755688)
Good to see how public access of the embedded app by DronaHQ is super helpful for organizations looking to reach a wider audience.
Re:Free Webinar: How to build your first low code app on Thursday December 15, 2022 @06:42AM (#33998068)
Gartner predicts by 2024, more than 65% of app dev will be driven by low code. And this is just one of many statistics indicating that low-code and no-code applications are not only here to stay but to take over.

So if you are looking for an easy-to-use tool to design your custom dashboards, customer digital journeys, CRUD apps, forms, and internal tools?

Join us on Thursday, Dec 15, 10 AM PST / 12:30 PM CT OR Dec 16, 4:30 PM IST to see how DronaHQ provides a fast way to create an app on top of your MySQL database.

Save your seat > https://www.dronahq.com/building-your-first-dronahq-app/#for...

Re:Show HN: Open-Source Alternative to Retool on Wednesday November 16, 2022 @08:49AM (#33622813)
I believe you should definitely check DronaHQ https://www.dronahq.com/ .

An ideal alternative to Retool. We offer an intuitive drag drop interface with 150+ pre-built UI components and you can also connect with any database of your choice and build admin panels, dashboards, or any kind of web and mobile apps. The best part is you can choose what suits you the best between user-based pricing or usage based pricing.

For more details > https://www.dronahq.com/retool-alternative/

Re:Any backend developers looking to become fullstack developers? on Wednesday September 07, 2022 @11:09AM (#32751672)
Low code tools are helping bridge the gap between backend and frontend development, making it easier for backend developers to become full stack developers. So, If you’re a backend developer, with low code app development tools you no longer have to worry about all frontend libraries or even see HTML or CSS anymore.