# What is No-Code Development? | Yungle glossary

> No-code development builds functional websites and apps visually, without writing code.

Source: https://yungle.ai/glossary/no-code-development/

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# No-Code Development

In plain words

No-code development is the practice of building functional websites, apps, or workflows using visual, drag-and-drop tools instead of writing code line by line. Webflow is a leading no-code (more precisely, visual development) platform, letting teams ship production-grade sites faster while still allowing custom code where needed.

Example

A marketer launches a campaign page in an afternoon with a visual builder, while developers keep working on the product.

Related resources

-   FAQ

    ## Should I Use No-Code AI Tools or Hire a Developer for Custom AI?

    No-code AI tools work well for simple, single-purpose automations you can set up and adjust yourself, and they're a reasonable starting point to test an idea cheaply. Custom development becomes worth it once you need deeper integrations across multiple systems, higher reliability at scale, or logic too specific for a no-code platform to handle cleanly. Many businesses start with no-code to validate a workflow, then move to custom development once it proves valuable enough to invest in properly.

    [See answer](https://yungle.ai/resources?type=faq#should-i-use-no-code-ai-tools-or-hire-a-developer-for-custom-ai)
-   Glossary

    ## Custom Code Embed

    A custom code embed lets you inject raw HTML, CSS, or JavaScript into a Webflow page or element.

    [See term](https://yungle.ai/glossary/custom-code-embed)
-   FAQ

    ## What Is Webflow and Is It Right for My Business?

    Webflow is a visual web development platform that combines the design flexibility of custom code with a CMS non-developers can actually manage — a strong fit for growing businesses that need speed, design control, and easy content updates. Unlike WordPress, Webflow generates clean code without plugin bloat, meaning faster sites and fewer security issues. It's especially well-suited for marketing-driven businesses that update content often and need a site that scales without constant developer dependency.

    [See answer](https://yungle.ai/resources?type=faq#what-is-webflow-and-is-it-right-for-my-business)
-   Insight

    ## How to Write Copy AI Answer Engines Can Quote

    A practical guide to writing website copy that ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews can extract, attribute to your brand and cite.

    [Read insight](https://yungle.ai/insights/writing-copy-that-ai-answer-engines-can-quote)
-   Glossary

    ## Content Management System

    A CMS is the system that lets you update website content, like blogs and case studies, without touching code.

    [See term](https://yungle.ai/glossary/cms)
-   Insight

    ## In-House Web Developer vs. Web Studio Cost

    How to compare the real cost of hiring an in-house web developer with working with a web design and development studio, beyond salary.

    [Read insight](https://yungle.ai/insights/in-house-developer-vs-web-studio-cost)

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