The 10% Trap

The first 80% is easy, the next 10% gets harder and the last 10% you can’t get it done because the feature is missing.

How ues.io merges No-Code freedom with Pro-Code power to create a new quadrant call no-code/pro-code – Without the 10% Trap

Author: Gregg Baxter

For years, low-code and no-code platforms promised a revolution in web development. Citizen developers, with little coding experience, could build impressive applications. But a frustrating reality emerged – the “10% trap.” The initial 80% of development flew by with drag-and-drop ease, the next 10% is a lot more difficult but the final 10% – complex features or customisations – remained stubbornly out of reach, hidden behind locked gates and missing functionality to get the job done.

Enter ues.io, a new breed of platform that shatters these limitations.

It offers the best of both worlds: the accessibility of no-code and the unbridled power of pro-code. We have created a new quadrant called no-code/pro-code that ensures you can start building your app and be sure to have all the needed functionality to get it done and live without having to wait on the platform provider to consider or even address your functionality or integration needs.

Imagine building your web application with a user-friendly interface, visually connecting pre-built components. But unlike traditional no-code tools, ues.io doesn’t stop there. When you hit the “10% trap,” you can seamlessly switch gears and leverage pro-code extensions. Need a unique data integration or a highly specialised algorithm? ues.io allows you to write custom code, seamlessly integrating it with your no-code foundation, make use of the 1000’s of REACT libraries and produce apps that you need faster than ever seen before. This total extensibility unlocks a whole new level of customisation, empowering you to bridge the gap and reach the finish line. And ues.io incorporates AI to help you build apps even faster.

The impact is profound. Businesses can empower their junior developers to tackle the low-hanging fruit, freeing up professional programmers for complex tasks. Startups can rapidly prototype and iterate without waiting for lengthy coding cycles.

The “10% trap” becomes a distant memory, replaced by the exhilarating freedom to build exactly what you need. This hybrid approach marks a turning point in web development. ues.io is not just a platform, it’s a philosophy – a commitment to speeding up development and fostering a future where anyone involved with IT, with or without an extensive coding background, can bring their ideas to life.