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Get the latest news about the no-code frontier, tips & tricks to building apps fast, and our own ramblings on no-coding.

Execute operations with NFTs using no-code on Directual

Full-on web3 functionality is now at the tip of your fingers. Discover all about smart contracts, NFTs, and how to build complete blockchain projects yourself leveraging Directual no-code (sometimes – low-code) approach.

November 21, 2022
by
Nikita Navalikhin

Introducing Kanban: advanced, customizable, and pretty

Kanban boards are now a highly effective drag-n-drop element in Directual! Perfect for internal apps, CRMs, marketplaces, and more! Learn how to use it in your own projects, super-fast.

November 3, 2022
by
Pavel Ershov

Swagger, an API powerhouse, now available in Directual

Introducing support for Swagger, a fantastic OpenAPI tool you can use with Directual absolutely free of charge!

September 29, 2022
by
Pavel Ershov

Turning a dApp idea into an MVP

Ever wondered what steps you need to take to create a dApp? Well, we’ve laid it all for you! Be advised: it’s a long read. Get a cup of something hot and discover what you need to get started.

September 23, 2022
by
Nikita Navalikhin

Directual + Polygon = ❤️

Our platform supports even more blockchain solutions! Enjoy the Polygon plugin for quick creation of crypto products straight on Directual, hassle-free.

September 12, 2022
by
Nikita Navalikhin

Update August 2022: Tons of new stuff!

Meet new Directual features and integrations! Kanban, Socket.io, CDN options, custom code, and much more.

August 30, 2022
by
Nikita Navalikhin

No-code, scalability, and how it all works – with the right stack

Some people believe the codeless approach is limited, and can only be used for an MVP. Not true! In this short article, discover why sometimes no code doesn’t work, and where it does.

August 26, 2022
by
Leo Khellenbrand

The perfect match for agencies and freelancers: Teams!

Our platform is more than just means to an end when it comes to building an MVP, scaling it to a full product, launching a crypto service, or building a spaceship. It can also be a fantastic choice for software development agencies and freelancers seeking to help other businesses tackle their development needs.

August 22, 2022
by
Pavel Ershov

What is JSON and how to use it with no-code tools

Discover what JSON data exchange format is and the best tool to make use of it. Turns out it’s even easier than seems, so long as you know what you need. A deep dive into JSON, waiting for you hidden behind the cover picture.

August 9, 2022
by
Nikita Navalikhin

Directual and NEAR

We’re happy to introduce NEAR support in our Directual platform! The NEAR Protocol eliminates the barriers to web3 adoption. It supports high speeds and low fees. Now you can integrate your Directual-based apps with NEAR blockchain with a freshly backed plugin. Moreover, you can find NEAR among payment methods!

May 19, 2022
by
Nikita Navalikhin

New Directual Billing — and how we built it

Big news: we’ve updated the billing section on our platform! That’s the module responsible for calculating virtually everything: tariff plans, developer seats, the cost of on-demand resources depending on the plan, discounts, and promo codes. Long story short, it’s a rather sophisticated part of the platform, built on the platform itself! Find the breakdown of it all below, folks.

April 28, 2022
by
Leo Khellenbrand

No-coding for web3-apps

Hello, folks! Only a true hermit didn’t hear of blockchain’s march across the world, and yet this topic is still shrouded in mystery. Questions pop up all over: what’s blockchain? How does it work? What’s web3? How does it all connect with Directual? Well, it connects… directly, hehe. In this short article, you’ll learn what blockchain and web3 are, and how you can build your own blockchain products on Directual!

March 23, 2022
by
Nikita Navalikhin

The state of no-code/low-code market, 2022

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic has begun, things have been rather frantic. The IT world has shot upwards like a rocket, and that includes no-code/low-code solutions. The question is..it’s been a couple of years. What’s up with the market now? Is it worthwhile to get there, what’s the situation in general?

February 10, 2022
by
Pavel Ershov

January 2022. New platform features

We are happy to introduce the immense release of the platform that includes solid improvements of the Directual web-page builder. You may apply Directual as a full-stack tool for building complex multipage web-apps like customer portals, CRMs, marketplaces, etc. Just have a look at a sample app from the upcoming showcase section of our website!

January 31, 2022
by
Nikita Navalikhin

Directual has closed a funding round

In December 2021 Directual has closed a funding round led by Sistema SmartTech and JointJourney. That’ll help us to introduce more powerful features, to add more comprehensive tutorials and templates, and to invest in the Directual community. The founders are excited to share their vision for further company development.

December 15, 2021
by
Pavel Ershov