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Venture Capital Interest in Generative AI: A New Gold Rush?
No-code Fundraising AI
February 23, 2023
Is generative AI the new flavor of the month, or is it the real deal? We look into the dynamics of the VC interest in generative AI startups and draw attention to a niche in the AI field that might turn out to be the dark horse when everything is said and done.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
3 Misconceptions about Data Integration Debunked
No-code Data
February 18, 2023
Data integration can be an intimidating concept for startups and SMBs to understand and embrace. A few common myths and misconceptions further alienate these users. This piece sheds light on these misconceptions and explains why they are no longer valid.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Self-service Data Integration: Reality or Illusion?
No-code Data
February 06, 2023
We should have been enjoying self-service data integration solutions for years, but that wasn't the case. What held us back? Can data virtualization offer the breakthrough we need?
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
3 Data Integration Approaches for Breaking down Data Silos
No-code Data
January 26, 2023
Data is useless if it piles up in data silos and you can't access it when needed. Kelly O'Connor examines the data silo problem and discusses: What causes data silos? How do they undermine organizations? Are there any novel ways of tackling them?
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Responsible AI, Where are You?
No-code AI
January 14, 2023
As AI plays a bigger role in our lives, the problems associated with it also get more pronounced. This piece examines three pain points related to AI and suggests a way to tackle them.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
AI Helps Harness the Power of Data
No-code AI
January 07, 2023
If ChatGPT wasn't enough for you to appreciate the capabilities of AI, here are three compelling use cases where AI can deliver the goods without breaking a sweat. Data management and analytics people knew what they were doing all along!
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
The Year in Retrospect: A Look Back at 2022
No-code Data AI Startups
December 25, 2022
What were the main tech topics and trends in 2022? This piece focuses on four major developments that took place in 2022 and explains what they might mean for the near future trajectory of the industry.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
3 Use Cases for Web3 that Investors are Keeping an Eye on
No-code Web 3.0
December 19, 2022
The recent crypto bear market might have scuttled the hopes that cryptocurrencies can replace the U.S. dollar any time soon. However, certain types of Web3 projects still garner interest from investors. This piece analyzes three use cases that inspire trust in investors and keep the money flowing into the Web3 domain.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
ChatGPT: An Evolution Rather than a Revolution
No-code AI
December 12, 2022
Is ChatGPT just a shiny new toy to keep us busy for a few days, or does its emergence signify something bigger? We look into what makes ChatGPT better than its predecessors and how it can transform certain fields.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Hard Tech: Challenges and Work-arounds
No-code Fundraising Startups
December 05, 2022
Most of the literature on startups focuses on SaaS startups. But what about hard tech startups? What kind of challenges do they face, and how can founders overcome them? Bruce McFadden investigates.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Hard Tech Wants Its Throne Back
No-code Fundraising Startups
November 25, 2022
Hard tech startups chasing innovative, sophisticated solutions to big problems are gaining a lot of attention from investors lately. This blog post analyzes why investors used to stay away from such projects before and what might have changed their minds.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Can No-code Lead the African Tech Revolution?
No-code Startups
November 20, 2022
Africa has been touted as the "next frontier in tech." This piece discusses how no-code technology can kick-start the African tech revival and solve some of the chronic problems of the continent in the meantime.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
3 Questions to Ask Yourself as a Founder Before Investors Do
No-code Fundraising Startups
November 15, 2022
If you are about to meet some investors, it is best to prepare yourself for some curveballs they can throw you. This blog post highlights three questions from three accomplished investors and discusses the rationale behind them.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
The Best No-Code App Builders In 2022
No-code Guest Author
November 14, 2022
The no-code technology is slowly but surely transforming the software industry by lowering the technical barriers for people. This blog post takes a look at the eleven most capable no-code platforms you can choose for your next project.
Mike Sandlas
Mike Sandlas
Code2 / Guest Author
Angel Investing: The Challenges Ahead
No-code Fundraising Startups
November 10, 2022
Can angel investing get through the current economic turbulence unscathed? Eugene van Ost looks into the crystal ball for the challenges awaiting angel investing in the near future and suggests ways to tackle them.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Algorithm-based Investing: The Clairvoyant We've been Waiting for?
No-code Fundraising Startups
November 05, 2022
Artificial intelligence and machine learning seem poised to transform many a business. Can angel investing be one of them? This blog post discusses to what extent algorithms can benefit angel investors.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
The Best Figma Alternatives (For Designers and Freelancers)
No-code Guest Author
October 27, 2022
Figma's $20 billion acquisition by Adobe has raised some questions about the platform's future. Louisa Kurtz offers a timely analysis of the alternative tools in the market just as some Figma users begin to evaluate whether to switch to another platform.
Louisa Kurt
Louisa Kurt
Code2 / Guest Author
The Angel’s Touch: How Angel Investors Contribute to Startup Success
No-code Fundraising Startups
October 25, 2022
A well-connected angel investor can plug vital holes in the skill set available to a startup and significantly elevate its performance. In this blog post, we look into the specifics of what top angel investors bring to the table in addition to capital.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Top Angel Investors Reveal Their Secret Sauce
No-code Fundraising Startups
October 20, 2022
"An early-stage investor in Airbnb, Dropbox, Uber..." How can some angel investors consistently pick better startups while others can't? This blog post takes a look at the parameters successful investors consider before pulling the trigger on an investment decision.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Sage Advice from Angel Investors to Founders
No-code Fundraising Startups
October 15, 2022
What should your game plan be to become more successful at fundraising as a founder? What do D angel investors care about more, bright ideas or the right people? Kelly O'Connor looks into what angel investors prioritize while assessing founders.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Angel Investors: Philanthropy à la Silicon Valley
No-code Fundraising Startups
October 10, 2022
With their higher risk tolerance and hands-on approach, angel investors cut a different image from institutional investors. It turns out a higher return on investment is not the only thing that motivates angel investors.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
The Neglected Majority: Deskless Workers
No-code
October 05, 2022
Construction workers, truck drivers, health care workers, sales representatives… How has the digital transformation served these people so far? Not very well, it seems. But things are likely to get better with some help from no-code technology.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
E-commerce APIs Explained—An Overview of API Integration and its Benefits
No-code Guest Author API
September 25, 2022
The fiercely competitive nature of the e-commerce sector requires businesses to tap into every source of competitive edge possible. In this piece, Joy Anderson argues that e-commerce APIs can give businesses a sustainable advantage over rivals and lists six benefits you should take note of.
Joy Anderson
Joy Anderson
Code2 / Guest Author
Logical Data Warehouse: One Data Warehouse to Rule Them All
No-code Data
September 20, 2022
Data management seems to be a field in flux nowadays. Old habits (data warehouses) die hard, while new ones (data virtualization and data mesh) prove difficult to understand and implement. The logical data warehouse emerges as a concept that brings everything—the old and the new—together.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Data Virtualization with a No-code Touch
No-code Data
September 15, 2022
Not every organization can afford a data warehouse or need the full suite of data warehouse capabilities. There must be another solution other than enterprise-grade products for the data integration needs of startups and SMBs. Data virtualization is that solution.
Mustafa Sakalsız
Mustafa Sakalsız
Peaka / CEO
5 Advantages of No-code and Low-code Development for Startups
No-code Guest Author Startups
September 10, 2022
Startups are in an uphill battle trying to gain traction against established players. They need all the help they can get. In this piece, Chatty Garrate discusses how no-code/low-code tools can help startups achieve multiple goals in one fell swoop.
Chatty Garrate
Chatty Garrate
Code2 / Guest Author
Data Mesh: Rethinking Our Data Infrastructure
No-code Data
September 05, 2022
The data needs of a modern enterprise have far outstripped the capabilities of the legacy infrastructure built around data warehouses and lakes. Can a domain-focused, product-oriented concept that empowers employees to self-serve work? Zhamak Dehghani thinks so.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
ETL vs. ELT: Different Strokes for Different Folks
No-code Data
August 25, 2022
Maximizing the potential of unstructured data requires abandoning the old habits of handling data. This piece takes a look at ETL and ELT methods, examines their strengths and weaknesses, and explains the reasons behind the rising popularity of the latter.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Unstructured Data Uncovered: Its Ascent, Challenges, and Potential Use Cases
No-code Data
August 20, 2022
More than 80 percent of data is unstructured today. The software industry has been working on unlocking the full potential of unstructured data for some time. This blog post takes a look at what unstructured data is, its potential use cases, and the associated challenges.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
4 Tips to Improve Data Quality
No-code Data
August 15, 2022
You might have come to appreciate what high-quality data can do for your organization, but achieving it is an entirely different story. This blog post offers readers a few tips to guide them in their quest to improve data quality and become a data-driven organization.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
6 Dimensions of Data Quality
No-code Data
August 10, 2022
Despite all the talk around 'data,' not many organizations know what to do with it. Good data has certain characteristics, which most of the data organizations have today lacks. This blog post examines the factors that have an impact on the quality of data.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Before the Warehouse, Lake, and Hub: A Brief History of Data
No-code Data
August 05, 2022
Digital data becoming the predominant form of data is a relatively recent phenomenon, but humanity's history with data goes a long way back. Hop on for a ride with Kelly O'Connor to see how our treatment of data changed throughout history.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
The Art of Micro SaaS Valuation
No-code Micro SaaS
July 25, 2022
Lack of financial data renders the valuation of pre-money, pre-revenue startups quite tricky. This blog post turns to angel investors for inspiration and comes up with three creative ways that can help founders and investors put a price tag on micro SaaS startups.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Micro SaaS Marketplaces: Buy, Sell, or Just Stay Away
No-code Micro SaaS
July 20, 2022
Like with every aspect of founding and growing a micro SaaS business, you are on your own while selling it. This blog post takes a look at the marketplaces for buying and selling micro SaaS startups, the risks involved, and the services offered to mitigate those risks.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Revenue-based Financing: The Happy Medium for Micro SaaS?
No-code Micro SaaS
July 15, 2022
Micro SaaS startups shun venture capital. But, what if they need capital injection at some point? Kelly O'Connor takes a look at one of the creative alternatives available to micro SaaS founders should they need outside funding some time down the road.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Bracing for the Impact: Micro SaaS on the Eve of a Recession
No-code Micro SaaS
July 10, 2022
Making a successful exit was a challenge for any startup before. In the second half of 2022, it is becoming even more difficult in a global economy threatened by a recession. Micro SaaS businesses, on the other hand, are ready to reap the benefits of being self-reliant and independent.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
'Investor Money? Thanks, But No Thanks'—The Micro SaaS Way
No-code Micro SaaS
July 05, 2022
Closing a fundraising round is a time to celebrate for startups; it serves as a validation of the efforts put into the company. Some founders take the road less traveled, though, choosing to keep their startups small and private. Eugene van Ost looks into the rationale behind such a move.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
The Best NFT Marketplaces in 2022
No-code Guest Author
May 17, 2022
Thousands of NFTs change hands every day, creating a trading volume of millions of dollars. But how does that happen? Chatty Garrate offers a detailed assessment of the seven most popular NFT marketplaces and how they work.
Chatty Garrate
Chatty Garrate
Code2 / Guest Author
Code2 CEO Sakalsız Talks to Website Planet
No-code Guest Author
May 12, 2022
Content portal Website Planet got in touch with Code2 CEO Mustafa Sakalsız for an in-depth interview. The section where Sakalsız lays out his vision for the future of no-code deserves particular attention.
Marco Velimirović
Marco Velimirović
Website Planet / Guest Author
Can No-code Democratize AI, too?
No-code AI
May 05, 2022
AI technology has failed to take the leap people expected it would. This blog post traces this failure back to a certain bottleneck in the job market and discusses how no-code can help solve it.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Subscription Model Flops: What They Teach Us
No-code Subscription Business Model
April 25, 2022
Many subscription-based businesses have trouble staying afloat, let alone growing. Eugene van Ost takes a look at three notorious ventures that were the darlings of investors once but failed to live up to their promises.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
The Subscription Model: Tips & Warnings
No-code Subscription Business Model
April 20, 2022
The subscription model has a lot of appeal for startups, but it does not automatically guarantee success. This piece takes a look at some of the proven strategies that brought success to startups and turned them into viable subscription businesses.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
The Best Note-Taking Apps of 2022
No-code
April 19, 2022
The old ways of note-taking cannot keep up with the pace of life nowadays. This piece takes a look at four note-taking tools that have the potential to change how you organize your notes and make you more productive during the day.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Code2's Employee Directory Template Fosters Harmony at Work
No-code Templates
April 15, 2022
Startups need to be bigger than the sum of their parts. They need to find ways of unlocking synergies and making two plus two equal five. Code2's latest app template, Employee Directory, is a step in that direction, helping startups improve harmony at work.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
The Best Video-Editing Software of 2022
No-code
April 12, 2022
Now that Windows Movie Maker is a distant memory and the social media age is upon us with the ensuing video content craze, what video-editing software alternatives are there out there? This piece examines four of them (Premiere Pro, Wondershare Filmora Video Editor, Final Cut Pro and Blender) and helps you pick the most suitable video editor for your needs.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Whatever-You-Want-as-a-Service: The Subscription Business Model
No-code Subscription Business Model
April 10, 2022
There is a reason subscription has become the basis for a lucrative business model. This blog post traces the origins of the subscription model back to an unlikely industry. It then delves upon the advantages it affords businesses and sheds light on why it has become the go-to strategy for SaaS companies.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
The Developer Shortage Revisited: Where from Here?
No-code
March 25, 2022
The developer shortage isn't going away any time soon. Finding talented developers remains a challenge, and retaining them can be even more difficult. Employers are not without options, though. Bruce McFadden epxlains how no-code can help broaden the talent base and ease the burden on developers at the same time.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Zapier No-Code Report: A Long, Hard Look at the No-code Community
No-code
March 20, 2022
What kind of an impact did the pandemic have on no-code adoption? What are some of the common problems no-coders face? How often does an average no-coder use no-code tools? We are taking a look at Zapier's recent no-code report in this blog post.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Digital Nomadism: Can Work and Travel Coexist?
No-code
March 15, 2022
Life as a digital nomad is exciting and fulfilling, but it has its challenges, too. This piece gives an account of what motivates people to choose this particular lifestyle and the hurdles awaiting them.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Code2’s Pronto Q&A Template to Promote Know-how Transfer
No-code Templates
March 10, 2022
Having emphasized the importance of know-how transfer for so long, Code2 is putting its money where its mouth is. The Pronto Q&A template makes it easier for startups to build community boards, helping startups and communities preserve and transfer know-how.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Code2's JobPointer Template Helps Build the Ideal Job-hunting Companion
No-code Templates
March 05, 2022
With the effect of the global pandemic subsiding, the job market is witnessing extraordinarily high levels of activity. Both individuals and organizations need more efficient marketplaces to make better decisions in such volatile conditions. Code2 is offering its users the JobPointer template, letting them build the job marketplace that will satisfy the growing demand.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Showcase Your NFT Collection with Code2's NiftyExpo Template
No-code Templates
February 23, 2022
Casting light on the recent NFT frenzy, this blog post dwells on what purpose NFTs can realistically serve. After a summary of popular use cases in different industries, the piece caps it off by unveiling the NiftyExpo, Code2's most recent template for the NFT collectors among its users.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Code2's TaskAce Template Fosters Collaboration in Project Teams
No-code Templates
February 18, 2022
In a sea of sophisticated task management apps, bootstrapped startups and SMBs are overserved. Companies that are understandably reluctant to pay big bucks for features they will rarely use should look no further now: Code2 has launched TaskAce—a smart, easy-to-use, no-frills task management app template.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Code2's BrandBoost App Template to Unleash Marketing Synergies
No-code Templates
February 13, 2022
Good chemistry between a brand and an influencer can be the catalyst for marketing success on social media. BrandBoost, Code2's new app template, helps brands and influencers find the right business partners, ensuring that social media campaigns achieve their intended goals.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
PrestoMD—A Practical Way of Dealing with Patient Appointments
No-code Templates
February 08, 2022
The old ways of making and keeping track of appointments were inefficient and prone to miscommunication. PrestoMD, Code2's medical appointment app template, simplifies the process, significantly decreasing the stress and effort for everyone involved in the process.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Lead the Change with Code2's CivicRebel Online Petition Template
No-code Templates
February 03, 2022
Change.org has proved that online petition campaigns can bring about meaningful change in our lives. Keeping that in mind and always listening to user requests, Code2 has released the CivicRebel app template that allows users to create online petitions, further lowering the barriers to social activism.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Liquid Democracy: A Blockchain-powered Exercise in Popular Rule
No-code Web 3.0
January 23, 2022
People are not happy with the way things are. The recent shift from democratic rule to a more populist and authoritative brand of government across the globe attests to that. Can blockchain offer a solution? This blog post takes a look at the concept of "liquid democracy" and analyzes its pros and cons.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Popular Voting Mechanisms Used by DAOs
No-code Web 3.0
January 18, 2022
Despite all the heated debates going on about DAOs, nothing is set in stone with regards to their decision-making mechanisms yet. This blog post takes a deep dive into some of the most common voting mechanisms used by DAOs, analyzing their pros and cons.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Looking into the Crystal Ball: Our 2022 Predictions
No-code Digital Transformation
January 13, 2022
Of the 60 blog posts published on Code2 throughout last year, some concerned the most hotly-debated topics of 2021 in the tech industry. Eugene van Ost takes a look into four of these popular subjects and reflects on what we may expect to see in 2022 regarding each of them.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
The Best No-Code Communities, No-Code Curated Lists & Resources in 2022
No-code
January 05, 2022
The no-code/low-code technology is backed by lively communities of creative people. This blog post offers a comprehensive list of no-code/low-code communities, each with a different focus on how best to leverage this impressive technology.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
No-code Templates as Your Time Portals
No-code Complementary Software
December 02, 2021
Templates are practical solutions to common pain points. They are condensed forms of know-how accumulated in an industry. Startups can use them to accelerate their growth and get a head start over the competition.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Templates as Means of Know-how Transfer
No-code Complementary Software
November 24, 2021
Templates epitomize the best practices in a given field, with a good deal of know-how embedded in them. Startups are slated to leap ahead of the competition if they can leverage no-code templates.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
The Great Resignation: Symptom of a Bigger Change?
No-code
November 19, 2021
Software developers are quitting their jobs in a curious trend despite the never-seen-before demand for their services. Kelly O’Connor thinks that there is more to the Great Resignation than meets the eye and draws attention to a bigger transformation.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
No-code Templates: A Potential Source of Competitive Edge?
No-code Complementary Software API
November 14, 2021
A deep dive into how no-code templates can extend your software, facilitate the building of an ecosystem around it and unlock indirect network effects, which will guarantee a lasting competitive advantage for your product.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
APIs in Action: Open Banking & DeFi
No-code Complementary Software API
November 09, 2021
In no other industry than finance are the transformative powers of APIs more visible. This piece takes a look at how open banking and DeFi leverage APIs to change the landscape in finance, making it easier for masses to access products and services.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
No-code and APIs to Join Hands to Redefine Software Customization
No-code Complementary Software API
November 04, 2021
Customizability is a source of strength for a platform. It can also be the basis upon which a whole ecosystem is built. This blog post focuses on how APIs and no-code technology can help extend a software product and unlock its full potential.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
No-code Helps Customize & Extend Your Software Product
No-code Complementary Software API
October 30, 2021
A product owner rarely is aware of the full potential of the software product he built. Not until he opens it up to the outside world and sees what people can do with it. Our CEO Mustafa Sakalsız explains how APIs can help software reach its potential and grow an ecosystem around itself.
Mustafa Sakalsız
Mustafa Sakalsız
Peaka / CEO
7 Points to Keep in Mind While Choosing the Best HR Software for Your Startup
No-code Human Resource Management
October 20, 2021
No two companies have the exact same HR needs. However, this does not mean that there aren’t any guidelines you could follow while selecting an HR platform for your startup. This blog post suggests 7 rules of thumb you should keep in mind while shopping for HR software.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
The Best Human Resource Management Systems for Startups
No-code Human Resource Management
October 15, 2021
HR is a critical area which startup founders can neither ignore nor have the time to deal with on their own. This piece explains why investing in a good HR software pays off for a startup and focuses on the top 5 HRM platforms startups should consider buying.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Human Resource Management: A Comprehensive Look
No-code Human Resource Management
October 10, 2021
A detailed piece on the main functions making up the field of Human Resource Management, how Human Resource Management software can facilitate these functions, and the benefits companies could expect to derive from this kind of software.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
No-code Recomposing the Enterprise Anew
No-code Digital Transformation
October 05, 2021
Microservices and APIs help make your back end composable. But what about the front end? This blog post analyzes how no-code can facilitate composability in front end and wraps up with the news of a relevant partnership Code2 has recently built with Prime.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
A Remedy for the Digital Transformation Laggards: The Composable Enterprise
No-code Digital Transformation
September 25, 2021
It’s about time we reimagine legacy monolithic systems as packages of workflows and processes. This piece examines how microservices and APIs can facilitate this transformation and draws attention to its repercussions.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Dos and Don’ts of a Successful Digital Transformation
No-code Digital Transformation
September 20, 2021
It is not all doom and gloom on the digital transformation front. Eugene van Ost takes a deep dive into the playbooks of companies that successfully transformed themselves, and offers five key points that combine to improve the odds of digital transformation success.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Is Digital Transformation a False Hope?
No-code Digital Transformation
September 17, 2021
Digital transformation has been a rough ride for many an enterprise as per recent figures. In this piece, Kelly O’Connor dwells upon three main reasons why that has been the case, and basically lays the responsibility for this outcome at the door of top management.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Rewrite or Renovate? No-code Revitalizes Old Projects
No-code Innovation
September 14, 2021
Scrap the old code and start all over again, or make that old code work with smart touches? What should you do when your product development team reaches a fork in the road? This post suggests going with the latter option, and underlines the potential that no-code offers in renovating old projects.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Is No-code the Future of Software?
No-code
September 10, 2021
The one problem that is holding back the further diffusion of software also happens to spur the growth of no-code technology: Shortage of developers. This piece argues that conventional coding will retain its privileged position in the development of sophisticated projects, but it will be no-code that will take software to the masses.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
No-code Helps Embellish and Enrich SaaS Products without Rocking the Boat
No-code Innovation
September 07, 2021
When your customers ask for a feature that doesn’t fit in the long-term plans of the product team, what do you do? Turn them down and risk a PR backlash, or do their bidding at the expense of already scarce resources? This piece explains how no-code platforms solve this dilemma and help you satisfy customers’ whims without having to diverge much from your roadmap.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
No-code for Anyone Planning a Fresh Start
No-code
September 03, 2021
Learning to code can be a life-changing experience for those who can afford to invest the time and effort. For people who cannot, no-code offers a viable alternative without the opportunity cost of learning a programming language. This blog post argues that no-code is just the right amount of code the majority of people need in their daily lives.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
3 Reasons Why Developers Love No-Code
No-code Tips
August 26, 2021
No-code is neither a meaningless fad nor a miracle that will replace developers. Increasingly, developers are discovering that things don't have to be black or white: They are finding ways to incorporate no-code tools into their daily work. This blog post focuses on three particular instances where developers leverage no-code technology to become more productive.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
No-code Fostering Collaboration in Cross-functional Teams
No-code Agile Software Development
August 23, 2021
Working in silos during software development is counterproductive: It slows down the project, is removed from the market reality, and the product quality suffers as a result. This piece takes a look at how no-code platforms promote collaboration across the board in software companies and help them develop better software products.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
No-code Helps Fast-track Product Development
No-code Agile Software Development Innovation
August 19, 2021
No-code technology looks well-positioned to transform the whole product development process for SaaS companies, from the stage of ideation to actually building the product. This blog post describes the composition of an ideal product development team in this new era and goes on to shed light on the kind of efficiencies no-code can unlock for SaaS startups.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Code Quality No Longer a Concern in the Age of No-code
No-code
August 12, 2021
Ensuring high code quality is a never-ending quest in conventional coding. There has to be an established system of testing, revision, integration and deployment in place to make sure that code quality does not suffer. No-code platforms, thanks to their high abstraction levels and industry-standard practices employed, achieve top scores in this department.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
AI Pair Programmers: The Future Copilots for No-code?
No-code AI
August 09, 2021
AI pair programming tools are getting mixed reviews from experts. While some laud their capabilities as the harbinger of something great, others think that they are quite far away from making a meaningful change in the coding world. This piece sheds light on the pros and cons of AI pair programming tools, and discusses the ethical concerns surrounding these products.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
No-code Brings Agility to Marketing
No-code Innovation Agile Software Development
August 05, 2021
Any marketing effort that is not data-informed is akin to shooting in the dark. With validated learning becoming an integral part of marketing, no-code technology is poised to become the no.1 tool in a marketer’s toolbox. This piece gives a good summary of what marketing people stand to gain from the no-code revolution.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Can No-code Make Hands-free Coding Easier?
No-code Innovation
August 02, 2021
Hands-free coding has produced impressive results in certain use cases so far. Can no-code controlled by voice commands be the real breakthrough in coding? This blog post argues that, in order to turn hands-free coding into a truly revolutionary step forward, no-code needs help from another burgenoning technology.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
No-code to Put an End to the Software Maintenance Drama
No-code
July 26, 2021
Software maintenance is not something you do every 6 or 12 months. It simply is the kind of software development taking place after the product launch. This piece explains how a no-code approach to maintenance can give you a sustainable advantage over traditional coding and bring about significant cost savings.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
No-code Accelerating the Commoditization of Software
No-code AI
July 22, 2021
Using software was the purview of IT professionals until a few decades ago. Not anymore. By the look of things, software development, too, will become a common toil for masses, which will eventually turn software into a commodity. It will be none other than no-code that will be driving this change.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Innovation in the Age of No-code
No-code Innovation Agile Software Development
July 19, 2021
Innovation by way of divine inspiration always makes a good story. But you don’t want to entrust the future of your company in the hands of a muse. You want to innovate in a predictable, continuous and sustainable way. This blog post sheds light on how no-code technology can help you with that task.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
What will a No-code Future Look like?
No-code Digital Transformation
July 15, 2021
What are the first few areas where no-code technology can make a considerable impact? This piece makes a shortlist of the low-hanging fruits no-code can grab right away.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
No-code Casting Light on Shadow IT
No-code Digital Transformation
July 12, 2021
The recent digital transformation made total elimination of shadow IT a distant dream—firms should get used to living with it. After a detailed discussion of the causes of shadow IT, this piece looks into how no-code can help check this phenomenon.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
After the Deluge: Business World in the Post-pandemic Era
No-code
July 08, 2021
It looks like the Covid-19 pandemic has caused some permanent changes in the working arrangements, labor market and project management. This blog post explains why no-code technology is well-positioned to shine in the post-pandemic world.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
4 Tips for Sustainable Freelancing Success
No-code Freelancing Tips
July 05, 2021
You have to approach freelancing with a different mindset if you are to rely on it as your main source of income. This blog post highlights a few points that can give your “business” a leg up in the highly competitive freelancer market.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Top 5 Freelancing Sites for Developers
No-code Freelancing Tips
July 01, 2021
Choosing the right platform to showcase your skills on can give you a head start in freelancing. This piece offers a detailed discussion of top freelancing sites, their business models and what they have to offer to freelancers.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Cultural Resistance to Technology: From Machine-breakers to Citizen Developers (2)
No-code Digital Transformation
June 28, 2021
The ethos of the modern workforce is based on having a say and employee empowerment. This blog post argues that no-code tools marry these principles with the needs of the modern enterprises, i.e. achieving agility and a shortened time-to-market.
M. Çınar Büyükakça
M. Çınar Büyükakça
Code2 / Great Thinker
Cultural Resistance to Technology: From Machine-breakers to Citizen Developers (1)
No-code Digital Transformation
June 24, 2021
The introduction of industrial machinery during the First Industrial Revolution in England had torn the social fabric apart: It put thousands of people out of work, causing immense misery, on the one hand, and triggering an interesting form of resistance, on the other. This piece takes a look at history in an effort to better understand the future as the Fourth Industrial Revolution unfolds.
M. Çınar Büyükakça
M. Çınar Büyükakça
Code2 / Great Thinker
How No-code can Help Pay Down Technical Debt
No-code
June 21, 2021
Dealing with tech debt is unpleasant business but has to be done anyway. Instead of letting it build up and take scarce resources away from productive processes, using IT-sanctioned no-code tools to pay down tech debt can keep system complexity at manageable levels and let innovation and growth continue.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
No-code: Tailor-made for the Freelancer Way of Life
No-code Freelancing
June 17, 2021
Freelancer life is no walk in the park: It comes with its unique challenges and inherent lack of job security. But it doesn’t have to be a race to the bottom where you have to compete on price alone. No-code tools help sharpen your competitive edge, increase your work rate and improve the overall quality of your work.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
No-code for the Manufacturing Industry (2): Teaching the Old Dog New Tricks
No-code Manufacturing
June 14, 2021
Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing or autonomous manufacturing—call it as you will. Established manufacturing companies are going through a transformation and increasingly turning to no-code tools to unlock new efficiencies.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
No-code for the Manufacturing Industry (1): Ohno and Shingo are Smiling upon Us
No-code Manufacturing
June 10, 2021
Japanese-inspired management principles came to dominate the manufacturing industry during the last quarter of the twentieth century. No-code tools of today facilitate the implementation of these principles and therefore realize the vision of innovators like Taiichi Ohno and Shiego Shingo.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
3 Points to Keep in Mind While Choosing a No-code Platform
No-code Tips
June 07, 2021
A piece of advice for the uninitiated who are planning to choose a no code platform: Focus on a few relevant, high-impact features instead of picking the platform with the flashiest interface or highest number of features.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
4 More No-Coder Personas to Pick as Your Target Audience
No-code
May 28, 2021
A list of four main personas among no-code users and their motivations, followed by recommendations as to possible platforms that would fit their needs.
M. Çınar Büyükakça
M. Çınar Büyükakça
Code2 / Great Thinker
Dispelling 5 Myths and Misconceptions about No-code
No-code
May 24, 2021
As no-code gains more recognition from people outside the software industry, some myths and misconceptions have come to surround it, with potential to seriously influence the expectations regarding it. This piece sets the record straight on 5 of those and provides a summary of what could realistically be expected from no-code platforms.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
To Code or not to Code: What to Teach the High Schoolers of Today
No-code
May 20, 2021
There is a certain correlation between the job market and the interest certain college programs attract. Of course, these two are not totally in sync, with the 4-year delay stemming from the college education causing shortages or oversupply of certain skills in the job market.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
No-Code as a Force for Good (2): Changing the Work Life
No-code
May 16, 2021
Our previous blog post was about how no-code movement had the potential to democratize software development and change the lives of underprivileged individuals. That’s not all there is to it, though.
M. Çınar Büyükakça
M. Çınar Büyükakça
Code2 / Great Thinker
No-Code as a Force for Good (1): Turning around Lives
No-code
May 11, 2021
Attributing lofty missions to emerging technologies is nothing new. We have all come across novel ideas that are supposed to transform this or revolutionize that. No-code platforms on their part have been associated with democratizing app development and the software industry in general.
M. Çınar Büyükakça
M. Çınar Büyükakça
Code2 / Great Thinker
4 Things that You can Build on Code2 and Grow Your Business with
No-code Tips
May 07, 2021
This blog post illustrates how startups and SMBs can leverage no-code tools such as Code2 to expand their businesses, streamline processes and minimize room for human error. At a time when developer salaries are pricing startups and SMBs out of the job market, no-code tools prove that they are a viable, accessible, and probably the only alternative.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Low-code vs. No-code
No-code Low-code
May 04, 2021
This piece is a summary of what low-code and no-code are and how they are related. It lists main similarities and differences between the two, making it easier for the reader to locate LCAPs and NCAPs, among them Code2, on a spectrum.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Why is No-code Becoming “In” All of a Sudden?
No-code
May 01, 2021
The advances in technology and infrastructure, the ever-rising developer salaries, members of a tech-savvy generation rolling up their sleeves and joining the workforce, and the pandemic... Four reasons why the no-code movement deserves the hype around it and is here to stay.
M. Çınar Büyükakça
M. Çınar Büyükakça
Code2 / Great Thinker
The Top Five Audio Editing Options for 2022
No-code
April 19, 2021
This post lays out the pros and cons of 5 prominent audio-editing software products (Audacity, Ocenaudio, Wavosaur, Ableton Live and Avid: Pro Tools) that offer different capabilities for different needs. It caps the review off with sound advice on which option to choose.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
The Best Airtable Alternatives of 2022
No-code
April 05, 2021
No-code tools have a wide appeal as they allow individuals with no coding knowledge to create applications while saving time and money. Airtable stands out as one of the most capable no-code tools in the market. This piece brings Appsheet, Bildr and Code2 under the spotlight and finds out how they fare against Airtable.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
The Best Zapier Alternatives of 2022
No-code
April 05, 2021
Zapier has been the go-to product for task automation in the no-code world. Its unmatched integration capability makes it the tool of choice for many a no-code fan. This piece examines Integromat, Automate.io, Outfunnel and IFTTT in an effort to find viable alternatives to Zapier.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
How to Trim a Video with QuickTime and Other Alternatives
No-code
March 22, 2021
A detailed guide explaining how you can edit videos on QuickTime and five alternative video editing tools, complete with step-by-step instructions.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
The Best Slack Alternatives in 2022
No-code
March 08, 2021
Slack might be the most popular business communication app out there, but it is not the only option. This post takes an in-depth look at the other popular business communication apps and gives sensible advice to those looking to find an alternative to Slack.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
How to Create Roles and Manage Permissions in Discord
No-code
March 01, 2021
Millions of users, most of them youngsters, are using Discord for gaming, work and other communication needs. But how are they finding their way around the app? This piece gives an elaborate account of the roles and permissions in Discord, making sure that you can make the best of this wonderful app!
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
The Best Social Media Management Apps in 2022
No-code
February 22, 2021
Social media managers need to leverage the most effective tools to stay at the top of their game. This post gives these professionals and the general public the lay of the land at the social media front and takes a deep dive into the best social media management apps in 2021.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Impressive Startups Built with No-Code
No-code
February 15, 2021
No-code platforms are transforming the way ideas are turning into products. This piece illustrates the point by examining five startups that leveraged no-code technology to quickly bring to market highly competitive products.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
The Best Project Management Apps in 2022
No-code
February 08, 2021
A deep dive into the best project management apps in the market today, including analyses of established players like Asana, Trello, and Jira, with overviews of a few up-and-coming products.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
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