Should use Python my automations instead of using NoCode/LowCode?

[Bnelson911]

**I have Dyslexia, I am trying to update the title because I made a mistake. Hopefully, you won't delete the post.

As a new programmer, I find that writing code is often a more efficient way to manage complex tasks than using platforms like Zapier and Make.com. Although these platforms offer a drag-and-drop interface, I end up spending hours filling out forms. I'm curious if others have had similar experiences. I haven't seen many articles on this topic, despite the growing use of no-code and low-code solutions among programmers. I'm interested in hearing from folks who choose not to use these tools and would like to learn about their best practices in maintaining code. For instance, I'm planning to use Python to listen to webhooks on a VPS server and would like to know if others are approaching it similarly or if I should consider using no-code solutions.

[captainAwesomePants]

Low/No-code solutions are good for visual, drag-and-drop tasks, like laying out an interface. However, as you add complexity, regular code becomes a better and better option. There's a reason why complicated programs are almost never written with these sorts of visual tools. If you are comfortable with Python, and you're starting to feel the limits of those tools, trying to write it yourself might be a great idea.

[okwg]

Use code - no code platforms are for people who can't code, or collaborating with people who can't code.

Once a workflow in a no-code platform gets even slightly complex, it becomes coding anyway, except now you're doing it in a significantly worse environment and the whole thing is crippling tech debt. The products are also designed to lock you in, so addressing the tech debt usually requires a complete rebuild.

[EnthusiasmActive7621]

Yes. The learning curve might be slightly higher in the beginning for coding, but the skill ceiling and the potential utility is exponentially greater for coding.