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“The no-code vs custom code debate is a false binary. Prototype with no-code, validate product-market fit, then rebuild the customer-facing product in custom code. Internal tools stay on no-code. Best of both worlds.”
On choosing between no-code and custom development
Nick Hugh
Founder, Principal AI Engineer & Fractional CTO, Marshall Tech
Nick Hugh, Principal AI Engineer & Fractional CTO at Marshall Tech, Sydney
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