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No Code sounds fun, right?
Not exactly sure what good something that starts with a ‘No’ is!
Well, pardon us for being cheeky here, but we couldn’t help but notice the recent flocking of several misled choices around Bubble--- a famed NoCode app development platform.
Bubble seems good enough to go with its codeless approach to app development. And yes, there is a Drag-and-Drop editor to further sweeten the pot for the app enthusiasts. But why the heck are we using ‘Enthusiasts’ in place of developers? Well, there isn’t just one reason for the same.
Here is why Bubble is just meant for the basic users:
But how seasoned, concrete, creative, and usable would the apps be?
Not much, as Bubble doesn’t let you do one major thing. That is, ‘SEE THE CODE’. And unless you know your way around the code, working on the app to build subsequent versions isn’t exactly going to be a bed of roses.
In comes DhiWise which actually and categorically caters to the developers who have put their heart and soul into learning the tricks of the trade.
And yes, if as a CTO (Chief TECHNICAL Officer), you have built most of your apps on Bubble and sharing interviews with praises for the platform, just wait for a moment when you actually need to make some logic-specific tweaks in front of a Series C investor and the ‘Bubble’ finally bursts.
| Parameters | DhiWise | Bubble.io |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Flutter, Kotlin, Swift, and React, HTML, Next.js, Shopify Liquid | Flutter only |
| Code Ownership | Complete | No |
| External IDE integration | Available for select builders (VScode integration) | No |
| Design Space | Direct Figma Imports | Pre-selected components only |
| Built-in Screen and Layout Templates | Available | NA |
| API Integrations | WiseGPT assistance for API integration | Handful of pre-defined library APIs |
| Scope | End-to-End app development and deployment | App design and server-based hosting |
| Authentication | Social Logins and Biometric | Only Social Logins |
Bubble has been a game-changer, and there isn’t a shred of doubt about the same. It lets you develop apps quicker than usual. Just that, the apps that you build aren’t better and ready for the long haul. And yes, you only get what you see. What goes behind the scenes eludes you forever!
DhiWise, on the other hand, lets you be in complete control of the app as a visual programming platform and even the boilerplate plate code. Still, confused as to what that means?
Well, these 4 reasons are expected to clarify things, a lot better:
What kind of app do you want to create? Native, hybrid, web app, Shopify Liquid, or Mobile? Well, there aren’t several choices in play if you wish to create an app on Bubble. At most, you get hold of the Flutter development framework that lets you create restrictive hybrid applications. And the worst part here is that Bubble doesn’t declare the technologies. (meaning fewer options to scale the app, once developed)
DhiWise Dashboard
Instead, it expects you to revel in the glory of that half-cooked application. But DhiWise isn’t anything alike. Instead, it lets you in on a complete app, letting you build native, web, and hybrid apps with comparable precision.
Just to reiterate, DhiWise lets you create Android mobile apps using Kotlin, Web UI using React, Next.js and HTML, native iOS apps using the Swift-powered iOS builder, and hybrid apps using Flutter.
Yet another reason to go with DhiWise, right?
What is code, anyway? Isn’t it something that you need to type in extensively and repetitively on an IDE to develop the app? Sounds tiresome, isn’t it! It definitely is, and that is exactly why Bubble has been selling its plans like hotcakes.
And why is it a bad thing? Code is an integral part of an application. While typing, it can be tiring, but if you cannot get the code view of the visually generated app, there is no point in using it in the first place. This is exactly what DhiWise vouches for.
Download Application Source Code
Sharing some of its qualities with Bubble, like the graphical interface, workflows, and more, even DhiWise lets you manage components visually and build an app. However, once the app is built, DhiWise hands over the intelligently generated code to you, allowing you to debug, make changes, and scale it as per requirements.
And some app builders from DhiWise also get you to work closely with the VSCode.
This is the sole reason why DhiWise is also termed as a ‘ProCode’ or a visual programming platform, which carries a lot more heft as compared to a NoCode or even a Low-Code setup.
And yes, you get the code regardless of the app type.
Are you planning to build yourself a nifty little client-side application? If yes, you might have to get the design on point for the UI and layout. Bubble allows you to create the design right from the scratch, via the drag and drop, pedestrian paint-like tool. In the end, it becomes virtually impossible to get every element, widget, and layout to work in the desired way as everything is pre-selected.
App Templates
DhiWise, however, lets you manage designs and bring them to the application, like a pro. If you have a dedicated team by your side, DhiWise app builders let you migrate created designs from Figma. And if you plan on flying solo, DhiWise has app-relevant application templates to choose from.
Everything in place for the new and seasoned developers, alike!
Building an app as a Lego model isn’t expected to make it responsive. Eventually, it needs to connect with a local database, server via the APIs, and the collaborative workspaces to share information, requests, and responses. In the end, as a developer, you must realize the fact that users will be handling the app, and they will eventually want to interact with the same, at a deeper level.
Bubble doesn’t get all that and instead promises server deployment at max. Well, it isn’t anything else but hosting the web app on a server to make it look functional. But that hardly takes care of the actions, user requests in real-time, and dynamic core functionalities. At most, it allows you to connect the app to a handful of library-specific APIs.
And don’t forget WiseGPT, DhiWise's AI assistant that analyzes your codebase to generate customized, production-ready code without requiring prompts. Say goodbye to repetitive coding and the complexities of APIs.
WiseGPT
To sum it up, DhiWise lets you get every basic to advanced app-specific functionality on point, without being showy.
Honorary Mentions
Still unsure as to which development platform makes sense for your app development strategies. Well, with DhiWise you get a pretty extensive authentication module that extends up to Biometric authentication, something that Bubble hasn’t been able to provide, yet.
Bubble has its takers, and we aren’t denying its place, potency, and power. If you want to show off an app without having to understand the basics of coding from the scratch, Bubble has enough firepower to have you sorted. But then, for enterprise-level applications that need to be scaled depending on the changing market, DhiWise takes center stage.
And once the app is developed, there is production-ready source code for you, as the .ENV file, to make use of, simply to take the app development outwards and towards the more conventional realm.
Overall, DhiWise, unlike Bubble, strikes the perfect balance between visual and code-specific app development that caters equally to entry-level and seasoned app developers.
