Becoming a Professional NoCode Developer with Bek

In this episode of 'This Week in NoCode', hosts JJ Englert and David Pal chat with Beck, a professional no-code developer. Bek shares his journey from being an MBA student with a startup idea but no technical skills, to becoming a proficient Bubble developer through self-teaching. He discusses the differences and challenges between working as a solo Bubble developer and being part of a no-code team in a professional setting. The episode also includes discussions about the application of AI in content creation through a partnership between TikTok and Adobe, the raising of $47 million by Antithesis for automated software testing, and ethical concerns arising from AI-corrected live performances. Finally, Bekk shares his experience with managing two different product building projects in a single team to see which approach works best. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 00:24 Welcome to This Week in No Code 02:09 News Segment: Zero Code Acquires Minimum Studio Plugins 05:15 Discussion on Apple Vision Pro and Future of AR 11:58 Reflecting on Studio NoCode's Journey 14:46 Challenges and Learnings from Running a NoCode Agency 23:21 The Challenges of Client Expectations 23:50 The Importance of Setting Expectations and Learning from Mistakes 24:25 The Struggles of Meeting Pixel-Perfect Standards 25:24 The Importance of Client Understanding and Compromise 25:57 The Value of Choosing the Right Clients 26:40 The Shift from Project Completion to Ongoing Support 28:33 The Challenges of Scaling and Hiring 30:29 The Dilemma of Agency Growth 35:56 The Risks and Rewards of Productized Services 44:08 The Importance of Enjoying Your Work and Choosing Your Path 46:42 The Potential of Diversifying Skill Sets and Platforms 47:21 Conclusion: Embrace Your Journey and the Opportunities Ahead