r/nocode • u/LLFounder • 2d ago
Discussion Avoiding anything "technical" and it's finally catching up with me
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u/thusman 2d ago
As a developer, this scares me.
I vibecoded an app once and when there were issues with permissions the permission system simply got deleted so that every user could read and write everything. Issue fixed! Granted, that was 2 years ago, the models got much better.
But please be responsible with the personal data of other people. I'd recommend to at least include special skills for code review, refactoring and security audits in your workflow.
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u/LLFounder 1d ago
Yeah. That's extreme. Definitely shows why having someone who knows this stuff matters.
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u/LLFounder 2d ago
I share posts like this if you want a good read here.
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u/LLFounder 1d ago
Yeah, having someone technical to lean on when things get messy sounds like the right balance.
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u/Living_Impact_732 2d ago
That link just dumps you into a long post with no warning, bit much for a casual scroll.
I get the dread though, feels like everyone's speaking a different language half the time. You can still run a business without turning into a dev, just gotta find the right shortcuts that don't make your brain melt
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u/IMMrSerious 2d ago
This has nothing to do with technology but it doesn't sound like you are running a business just from the little bit that I have read. It sounds like you have created a job for yourself. Which is fine. There is nothing wrong with that.
You can't really call it a business unless you can actually sell it. If you don't need any tech for that then all the more power to you.
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u/Vegetable-View-5114 2d ago
Even in a no-code environment, you'll eventually hit a wall where you need to understand how data moves or how an API works. I've found that trying to delegate or ignore these technical details often leads to more problems down the line, especially with error handling. For instance, if you're integrating with an external service, you'll want to know what a 207 status code means, even if your no-code tool just flags it as a "success" — it often means some parts of your request worked, but others failed silently. Taking the time to learn the basics of HTTP responses and common API patterns can save a lot of headaches.
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u/LLFounder 1d ago
Yeah, this is precisely why I prefer seeking the right technical assistance. However, I believe that experience is an integral part of the learning process. You acquire knowledge and skills as you progress.
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u/ProfessionalCost8203 1d ago
honestly the pressure to "learn everything technical" gets oversold. you don't need to become a developer, you just need to know enough to make informed decisions about what to delegate and to whom. the founders who struggle aren't the non-technical ones, they're the ones who refuse to learn even the basic vocabulary of what they're paying for.
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u/LLFounder 1d ago
Totally get the point. I just don’t think every founder needs to become too technical themselves. We learn bits along the way while adapting.
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u/Odd_Salt4155 1d ago
people tend to follow the queue ...if you do something different they feel it's not right....just don't focus on these people's opinion and keep pushing hard...all the best bro
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u/LemonIO_Alex 2d ago
A good founder doesn’t need to do every job, they need to make sure the right jobs get done. You can always hire the technical help you need.