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No code technology is revolutionizing how apps and websites are built, as they are intuitive and easy-to-use tools for designing and creating digital products. Now anyone can create their application without any programming knowledge.
If you've always wanted to build an app or website but have been intimidated by learning to code, this article is for you. We will show you a general step-by-step of what you must do to create an application using a no-code platform. It doesn't matter if you are an absolute beginner or already have some experience.
So let's get started!
It is normal to think that the first thing you do is open the platform and get to work. However, creating any digital product needs to go through some previous stages. These six steps we will share with you are the basic steps to develop any no-code digital application, regardless of the platform you use.
This is the most critical step. This first point is essential for developing the application and the entire business model. This part is a lot of thinking and little development, but your product could crash in the market if it is not well done. In this case, you must answer questions such as: What problem does it solve? Who is it addressed to? What functionalities are needed? Among others.
The purpose of the application will help define its scope, functionalities, and design. By being clear about the purpose of your app, you can ensure that the application fits your target audience's needs and solves a specific problem.
To help you identify the purpose, you should conduct a market research and analyze the competition. This will help you better understand the market's needs and how your application can stand out. Also, it is important to consider who the target audience is, as this will affect the functionality and design of the app.
Finally, it is crucial to define the functionalities necessary to fulfill the purpose of the application. This can help avoid adding unnecessary features that hinder the user experience.
It seems like a pretty obvious step, but it's a very important one, as step number one profoundly affects the decisions you need to make in step number 2.
Currently, there are many no-code platforms available. Each has its own characteristics and focuses either on mobile app development or web development. In addition, each platform offers different features and tools to make app creation easier.
Some of the most popular are Bubble, Adalo, Glide, and Webflow; however, there are many more, and it's important to research and compare the different options to find the one that best suits your needs. For example, some platforms offer integrations with different services and tools, such as Stripe for online payments, Google Sheets for data storage, or blockchain. So take your time researching and choosing the best platform for you.
Once you have chosen a platform, it's time to design the application's user interface (UI). This is the look and feel of the platform. Most no-code platforms offer visual editors that allow you to drag and drop elements, which makes this design a bit easier; however, this can be one of the more difficult steps if you don't have any experience.
The user interface is the entire visible part of your app and how the end user will navigate it. So when you start designing it, try to make it as intuitive as possible so that one thing leads to another naturally. Don't think that just because you know how the app works, the user will too.
By creating the logic and functionality of your application, the previously designed user interface is brought to life. At this stage, you can add different functionalities that help fulfill the purpose of the application, such as form validation rules, integrations with external services, automations, etc.
Most no-code platforms offer visual workflow logic that allows users to quickly create these features using a drag-and-drop editor or prebuilt blocks. For example, you can use 'if-then' logic to have your application take a specific action when a certain condition is met. On the other hand, if you are more expert or have some experience in code, some platforms allow you to customize or add functions with programming languages such as JavaScript, but we will not cover this in this article.
It is important to note that usability and user experience should be considered at this stage when creating the application's functionality.
Once the application has been created, testing it and making necessary adjustments is crucial. If you have people close to you who can serve as test users, ask them to help them use the app and tell you about their observations.
You should also ask for feedback from early adopters and make improvements based on what they tell you. This will allow you to get valuable feedback on the user experience, identify problems, and find areas for improvement. Based on this feedback, adjustments can be made to the app's functionality and design to improve it.
Testing and tuning is also an opportunity to ensure your app is optimized for release. It's important to ensure your app is fast, secure, and easy to use before publicly making it available.
Remember that the ideal is not to release the final version with all the features at once. The best thing is to get an MVP (minimum viable product) and start scaling little by little from there. Of course, that will also help your testing and tuning to ensure you meet your target user's needs.
Finally, it's time to publish the app online, so users can access it. Some no-code platforms allow you to publish your created apps in mobile app stores like App Store or Google Play Store. Remember, it's important to follow the policies and guidelines of each app store to avoid deletion of the app.
Creating an application using a no-code platform is much easier than doing it from scratch, however, this is still a process in which you have to spend time thinking about what you are going to do before actually jumping into action.
If you want to develop your app and need help, advice, or even a technological ally that works with you, you can count on Nocoded. We can be that technological ally you need to carry out your project developed with no-code.
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