How Scalable Are Apps Built on No Code?
There’s a common "Notion" (pun intended :p) that apps built on No Code are not quite scalable. But, how far is it true? Let’s find out!
Before we get into the deets, here’s a spoiler - 99% of the time No Code Apps are scalable but in all of practicality, SCALABILITY in general depends on multiple factors!
But…What does scalability exactly mean to you?
Scalability could mean a lot of things for a lot of people - for some, it’s increasing the number of users on their platform, for a few the MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue) or for a few, it's just supporting a number of features.
However, here are some main factors of scalability that you need to keep in mind.
Performance: How fast and efficiently can the platform handle requests?
Complexity: How many features does the platform have and how complex are these features?
Reliability: How consistently and without errors does the platform perform?
Recoverability: How quickly and with minimal data loss the platform can recover from failures?
The Top Three Must-Have Checklist for Scalability
Regardless of whether you are using No Code or not, make sure that your platform reaches the following criteria.
Your platform has:
A dynamic and user-friendly interface
A robust database model
Ability to integrate with third-party solutions via APIs or custom code.
If you meet the above criteria, then Boss - you are already winning the scalability game!
You got the gist of scalability, let’s talk No Code now.
Oh, yes. The burning question -
So… Can You Really Scale an App Built Using No Code?
The short answer - YES. But, on the longer run, scalability is really subjective as discussed above as well.
We can definitely scale all day and night but choosing the right No Code platform and plan is pretty important.
“And how do I determine that?”
Here are some questions to answer before deciding on your No Code platform(s) (sometimes we might integrate multiple platforms to build a powerful application!) to build a scalable application -
Number of users - How many users are you expecting that will sign up in the next month, quarter, year, and… 10 years? Are you planning to switch to code anytime in the future or stay on your chosen No Code platform?
How many records will each user use? - This is a more important question than the anticipated number of users. Are you building a simple application like a financial tracker which will allow thousands of users even on a lower-tiered plan (since lesser number of records per user is created) or as big as a Twitter clone where each user will create lots of records?
What type of application are you building? - Is it a mobile application or a desktop application? The No Code platform you choose will depend on that.
Answer the above questions to find the right fit for you in terms of No Code scalability. You can also harness the power of No Code communities like that of ABCD.
💡Pro-Tip: If you choose the right platform and the right plan, your app should be scalable.
Are you convinced of the power of No Code now? Let us know ;)