#100DaysOfNoCode Finish Line 🏁
NoCode is an incredibly fun and rewarding field to learn. I'm excited to share my journey and I'll be sharing some of my favorite tips for making the most of the #100DONC challenge
Finally reached Day 100!
I started the challenge on July 8, 2022, I had the intention to consistently post my progress and tackle the daily challenge. However, life inevitably got in the way and I had to break my streak. Then I just made it a goal to just finish it before the year ends. Rather than starting a new NoCode lesson, I decided to reflect on my journey and share my learnings and experiences as a way to celebrate this milestone.
In the later part of this, I’m going to share some tips that may help you throughout the challenge if you’re thinking of joining #100DONC.
Why I switch from learning traditional programming to NoCode
As someone who has always been interested in technology and how things work, I become interested in programming. And I always have this thought that programmers are so cool. They have the fanciest computer setup, 6-figure jobs, etc and I just want all of that glitz lol so I started learning the basics of HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Python from different free learning platforms. Two of my favorites are The Odin Project and freeCodeCamp.
At that time, I was working at a SaaS startup and a new dream has been created. I wanted to build my own software as well! I was fascinated by the idea of generating monthly recurring revenue and running a business with a remote team.
Learning about business and entrepreneurship has always been a passion of mine. I learned that there are two components of a business:
Product/Service Maker
Seller/Marketer
Bill Gates said he would rather teach a builder how to market/sell rather than a marketer/seller how to build. And this statement hit me I already know how to sell but I don’t have any skills on how to build.
The combination of wanting to build something and the lack of the technical ability or skills to do so agitated my decision of learning at least one product/service maker skill. Then, I calculated how long it will take me to learn traditional programming as someone who has a demanding 9-5 job and relationship at that time. I read somewhere that if something will take you years to learn as well as a lot of money that can break the bank, it’s not worth it. Learning programming will definitely not break my bank, as there are tons of free resources out there, but it would definitely take a lot of my time—a trade that I’m not ready to make, as it was not applicable to my past situation.
One day, I came across an ad on Instagram about Bubble, where it said to learn to build web apps without code. I was definitely intrigued. After a few days passed, I became interested in the industry and asked Twitter for any resources to start. I was overwhelmed by the supportive community right away, which gave me tons of great recommendations on where to start learning NoCode.
The thread is where I discovered 100DaysOfNoCode by Max Haining and Think It Build It by Matt Neary.
And the rest is history.
Why #100DaysOfNoCode Was the Perfect Choice for My NoCode Journey
Here are my top reasons:
It was designed to help you build a habit
Bite-sized lessons that you can easily put into your schedule
Action-oriented lessons
It encourages you to post your progress on Twitter and this results in being accountable and the feeling of belonging in a community
You get to meet lots of cool people online who are on the same journey as you and in turn motivate you to stay on track
You get to learn a lot of NoCode tools at first instead of sticking to one and ending up realizing that it’s not fit for you or your taste
One of my biggest weaknesses is drowning in theories before starting. However, the way the challenge is designed helped me apply the lessons that I’ve learned immediately to create real-world projects.
Tips for Success on Your NoCode Journey
Set a specific time each day for the NoCode challenge. Make sure it's a time that works for you and your schedule, and try to stick to it as closely as possible.
Use a timer or an alarm to help you stay on track. This can be a helpful reminder to start your NoCode challenge and can help you stay focused during your designated time.
Make a way to visualize your progress. For me, I printed out a calendar where and put it on my cork board, and when I’m done doing the challenge I made an X mark on that day. This really helped me see my progress streaks in the first few days and made me feel bad losing that momentum (as mentioned above I was not able to stick to this but this technique really works).
This is what mine looks like:Build and connect with others in the NoCode community along the way. I have had the pleasure of meeting some truly amazing and talented creators. I am grateful for the opportunity to connect with such inspiring individuals: @IlzeSvarcbaha, @MandarinWtZeng, @paulinneanne, @kattrisen, @LeeLaunches, @Shankar_19, @verbove, @heyzeight, Sudhanshu Sharma, @chrisrxth… and so much more!
The #100DONC Challenge: Is It Right for You?
During my #100DaysOfNoCode journey, I have been able to build a wide range of projects, from creating a simple landing page for personal use to learning to build apps using a more complex tool like Bubble. Each project has helped me to learn new NoCode tools and techniques, and I've been amazed by how much I've been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time.
But the real value of the challenge for me has been the habit it has helped me to build. I've found that setting aside dedicated time each day for NoCode work has helped me to be more productive and focused, and I've been able to make real progress on my projects as a result.
Additionally, I've met some amazing people along the way – other NoCode enthusiasts who are also on their own journey of growth and development. Connecting with this community has been a real highlight for me, and I've learned so much from my fellow challenge participants.
In short, I've found the #100DaysOfNoCode challenge to be an incredibly valuable experience, and I'm already considering starting another challenge for myself or joining another one. If you're on the fence about whether or not to give it a try, I would highly recommend it. You'll become a producer instead of forever consuming information and getting stuck doing and testing out things. The challenge has helped me to break through barriers and make real progress on my NoCode journey, and I'm confident it can do the same for you.
My NoCode Projects
I made this blog to showcase some of the projects I’ve built using NoCode tools.