🌐 No-Code Landscape
Hiểu về các no-code platforms để chọn đúng tool cho project của bạn.
No-Code là gì?
No-Code = Xây dựng applications mà không cần viết code. Sử dụng visual interfaces, drag-and-drop, và pre-built components.
Low-Code = Ít code hơn, nhưng vẫn cần một số coding cho advanced features.
Tại Sao No-Code?
| Traditional Development | No-Code |
|---|---|
| 3-6 months | 1-4 weeks |
| $50K-200K | $0-500/month |
| Need developers | Solo/small team |
| Complex maintenance | Easy updates |
Major Platforms Comparison
1. Bubble
Best for: Complex web apps, SaaS products
1Type: Web applications2Complexity: High (most powerful)3Learning: Steep curve4Pricing: Free → $29-529/mo5 6Strengths:7✅ Most flexible no-code platform8✅ Full database & logic9✅ Plugin marketplace10✅ API connections11 12Weaknesses:13❌ Steep learning curve14❌ Can get slow at scale15❌ Mobile web only (no native)2. Glide
Best for: Mobile-first apps, quick MVPs
1Type: Mobile apps (from spreadsheet)2Complexity: Low-Medium3Learning: Easy4Pricing: Free → $25-99/mo5 6Strengths:7✅ Very fast to build8✅ Google Sheets as database9✅ Beautiful templates10✅ Native-like feel11 12Weaknesses:13❌ Less customizable14❌ Spreadsheet limitations15❌ Limited logic3. FlutterFlow
Best for: Native mobile apps, polished UI
1Type: Native iOS & Android apps2Complexity: Medium-High3Learning: Medium4Pricing: Free → $30-70/mo5 6Strengths:7✅ True native apps8✅ Firebase integration9✅ Beautiful UI builder10✅ Export code (Flutter)11 12Weaknesses:13❌ Mobile-focused only14❌ Firebase dependency15❌ More technical4. Softr
Best for: Airtable-based apps, portals
1Type: Web apps & portals2Complexity: Low3Learning: Very easy4Pricing: Free → $49-167/mo5 6Strengths:7✅ Super simple8✅ Airtable native9✅ Client portals10✅ Member areas11 12Weaknesses:13❌ Limited to Airtable14❌ Less flexible15❌ Basic logic onlyQuick Decision Guide
"Tôi muốn build complex SaaS" → Bubble
"Tôi cần app nhanh từ spreadsheet" → Glide
"Tôi cần native mobile app" → FlutterFlow
"Tôi đã dùng Airtable" → Softr
"Tôi mới bắt đầu no-code" → Glide (easiest)
AI Integration Capabilities
| Platform | OpenAI API | AI Plugins | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | ✅ Direct | ✅ Many | Medium |
| Glide | ✅ Via Make | ⚠️ Limited | Easy |
| FlutterFlow | ✅ Direct | ⚠️ Limited | Medium |
| Softr | ✅ Via Zapier | ⚠️ Few | Easy |
No-Code Stack for AI Apps
Recommended Stack
1Frontend: Bubble hoặc Glide2Database: Built-in hoặc Supabase3AI: OpenAI API4Automation: Make/Zapier5Auth: Built-in6Payments: Stripe7Hosting: Platform-providedLearning Path
1Week 1-2: Choose platform, learn basics2Week 3-4: Build simple app (no AI)3Week 5-6: Add AI integration4Week 7-8: Polish, deploy, launchCost Comparison
| Need | Bubble | Glide | FlutterFlow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby/MVP | Free | Free | Free |
| Launch | $29/mo | $25/mo | $30/mo |
| Scale | $119/mo | $99/mo | $70/mo |
| Team | $349/mo | $249/mo | Custom |
Hidden costs:
- OpenAI API usage
- Third-party plugins
- Custom domain
- Extra storage
Platform Deep Dive Preview
Trong các bài tiếp theo:
- Bài 2: Bubble từ A-Z
- Bài 3: Glide quick apps
- Bài 4: FlutterFlow mobile
Bài Tập
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Sign up free accounts:
- bubble.io
- glideapps.com
- flutterflow.io
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Explore mỗi platform 30 phút
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Note lại platform nào feel right
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Decide primary platform to learn
Tiếp theo: Bài 2 - Bubble Basics
