Less code for devs

Will no-code tools replace developers? Doubtful.

Despite the need for less code in some areas, developers remain in high demand and solve problems that machine learning platforms and no-code tools alone cannot.

Budibase 2.0 launched this week and is a supplement to developer expertise. Coding is optional, but doesn’t replace the developer’s role. Instead, it helps developers build internal tools without tedious and repetitive tasks, and shortens dev cycles. The latest version of Budibase allows for building custom components with custom datasources, a plugin repository, and more.

“In every business across the world, there are developers who are under pressure to deliver unique business applications. These applications are tedious to build, incredibly repetitive, and the bane of many developers lives. Our entire founding team experienced this,” said the makers.

With Budibase, developers can build custom business apps, admin panels, forms, and portals. It also offers various templates to shorten the design process. The REST API connector lets devs fetch data, receive form data, and authenticate with external APIs to build even quicker.

If you’re looking for a React-based framework, refine launched this week too. It’s open source and connects to 15+ backends. Refine helps devs build admin panels, dashboards, internal tools, and storefronts for free.

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• Monitor your hydration with Gatorade’s new Smart Gx Bottle, a water bottle that connects to the Gx app.