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Supper Club × Is No Code going to take our jobs? with Connor Finlayson

Jun 10, 2022
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Connor Finlayson
Connor Finlayson, a no-code expert and founder of Unicorn Factory, shares his journey from New Zealand to Canada and how no-code tools are revolutionizing development. He discusses popular platforms like Webflow and Zapier, which empower non-technical users and enhance collaboration between developers and marketers. The conversation also touches on the transition from no-code to JavaScript for advanced functionality and the challenges of version control in no-code projects, emphasizing hands-on practice as key to mastering these tools.
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ANECDOTE

Early Drag-and-Drop Struggles

  • Scott's first web design experience involved Adobe's drag-and-drop software.
  • The output looked great in the app but terrible in Internet Explorer.
INSIGHT

No-Code's Evolution

  • Connor understands developers' aversion to drag-and-drop code due to its unmaintainability.
  • Newer no-code tools are more like visual coding, promoting better code practices.
ANECDOTE

Webflow for SaaS Marketing

  • Many SaaS companies in New Zealand use Webflow for marketing sites, freeing developer resources.
  • This allows faster marketing iteration without consuming developer time.
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