Ray Deck, a seasoned data scientist and founder of State Change AI, talks about the evolving landscape of software development with the rise of no code and low code platforms. He explains how these tools are not just for non-technical founders but also offer significant advantages to experienced developers. The episode explores the practical applications of no code tools in business and how they can lead to faster, more efficient product development.

00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest Ray Deck

01:02 - Ray’s background in data science and founding State Change AI

03:01 - The concept of no code and low code and their impact on accessibility

07:06 - Choosing between no code, low code, and traditional coding

09:12 - Pitching no code tools to developers

14:01 - When to use no code vs. custom development

• OutSystems
• Mendix
• Xano
• Flutter Flow
• WeWeb
• Webflow

24:06 - Automation as a critical component of no code solutions

• Zapier
• BuildShip
• FastGen

32:00 - Discussing State Change AI’s role in the no code ecosystem

• Bubble

39:27 - Picks and Plugs

• James's Pick: Powerstep Inserts - High-quality shoe inserts for added comfort.
• James's Plug: Learn Build Teach Community - A Discord community for developers
• Bekah's Pick: Flux Footwear - Zero drop shoes ideal for walking, weightlifting, and running
• Bekah's Plug: 29 Days of Open Source Series on Dev.to - Highlighting open-source alternatives to proprietary software.
• Ray's Pick: Ollama - Open-source platform for running large language models locally.
• Ray's Plug: State Change AI YouTube Channel - Focusing on the hardest projects in no code and low code.