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Byteboard, a startup founded by two former Google employees, has raised $5 million in seed funding to replace traditional engineering interviews with a more practical, software-based solution.

San Francisco-based CaptivateIQ has raised a sizeable $100M in a Series C funding round, pushing its valuation to $1.25B. The no-code SaaS platform plans to use the funds to invest in product development, R&D, and team expansion.

Softr's recent $13.5 million Series A funding round signifies the ongoing growth of the no-code sector.

Low-code app development platform Crowdbotics announces a $22 million fundraise amid the ongoing developer shortage crisis. The platform aims to help customers create low-code apps in highly regulated environments and reduce development time and costs.

In 2022, software teams should focus on optimizing DevOps processes and team performance.

Softr, a no-code platform empowering businesses to build apps on Airtable data, has raised $13.5 million in a Series A round. The funding will support Softr’s goal of becoming the world’s largest no-code application ecosystem and further enhance its platform's capabilities.

Meta and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have enhanced their strategic alliance, aiming to scale R&D efforts, facilitate third-party collaborations, and boost operational efficiency. The partnership is also focused on improving PyTorch support for enterprises using AWS.

Coding Dojo's annual analysis reveals the most sought-after programming languages in the tech industry. Python led the pack in 2021, while Java has overtaken it in 2022.

As organizations increasingly adopt low-code SaaS platforms to speed up software delivery and improve user experiences, security must remain a top priority.

Tackle.io, a startup enabling software companies to sell through cloud marketplaces, has raised $100 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1.25 billion valuation.

Airtable has announced the acquisition of the founding team of Walrus.ai, a no-code software testing platform. The move aligns with both companies' vision of democratizing software creation and making it accessible to a broader audience.

Kissflow Inc introduces an enhanced no-code platform version for handling ad-hoc and unstructured workflow in hybrid teams. This milestone in the citizen developer movement allows users to tackle complex processes and unpredictable use cases efficiently, bringing the true value of automation to light.

Venture fund AFK Sistema's Sistema SmartTech has invested in Directual, a low-code platform for web and app development. The funding will boost the company's growth and expansion into new markets. Directual's versatile platform and integration capabilities show promise in the global low-code programming market.

Strapi announces new developer features in its v4 headless CMS release, addressing customization and extensibility. The solution appeals to enterprises with complex requirements that can't be met with out-of-the-box products and streamlines the delivery of content across multiple platforms.

JetBrains unveils an early preview of next-generation IDE Fleet and launches JetBrains Space for remote development.

Attio unveils a unique CRM system designed for users familiar with modern collaboration tools such as Airtable, Notion, and Zapier. The versatile and data-driven CRM platform combines customer management with flexibility, offering easy data organization, manipulation, and accessibility.

Quickbase, a leading no-code platform, is expanding internationally with new hires and global investments, helping enterprises unlock their full potential. The company has added 100 employees across various departments worldwide, supporting its growth in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and India.

JetBrains, the creator of Kotlin programming language, has released the beta version of its Compose Multiplatform UI framework. The declarative UI framework enables developers to create native-feeling interfaces for desktop and web apps with a unified approach, building on Google's Jetpack Compose.

No-code platform, Uiflow, has secured $5.2 million in a seed funding round led by Addition, with participation from YC Continuity, as well as founding members of Unity Technology and Twilio. The funding will bolster growth, product development, and team expansion.

Thunkable, a prominent no-code mobile app development platform, announces new innovations that enhance its design capabilities and user experience while achieving significant milestones in user growth and applications created.

Eager to optimize conversational commerce, Walmart purchases Botmock, providing design tools for chatbot prototypes, rapid testing, and application deployment.

Security startup Valence, based in Tel Aviv, has successfully raised $7 million seed funding to protect businesses' interconnected applications, dubbed the “business application mesh.” The funding round was led by YL Ventures and saw participation from prominent angel investors and CISOs.

The rise of low-code and no-code platforms presents new security risks. Learn how to assess these risks, understanding connected vs contained platforms, and how to safeguard your data by adapting to evolving security concerns.

Mendix has unveiled Industry Clouds, expanding the capabilities of its low-code platform, specifically designed to help stakeholders quickly assemble and deliver industry-specific applications. These vertical-focused solutions are available for Manufacturing and Financial Services, with plans to offer Public Sector, Retail, and Healthcare.

Quickbase, a low-code and no-code platform provider, helps multinational corporation Daifuku streamline and automate its supply chain operations. The platform's ease of use enables cross-functional collaboration, allowing companies to create custom applications for increased efficiency and cost savings.

Cord, a London-based startup offering an API for seamless integration of collaborative tools in any app, secures $17.5M in Series A funding, led by European VC Index. With a partnership recently announced with Typeform, Cord aims to simplify collaboration for businesses.

Grammarly has launched an SDK to enhance users' writing skills. The Text Editor SDK offers developers the necessary tools to provide real-time writing support in four key areas, benefiting businesses and users alike.

Google has introduced a new feature to its AppSheet automation service, enabling developers to create custom apps and automation that interact directly with Gmail. Google is also launching a Jira integration with Chat and Spaces, allowing users to create new Jira tickets in those platforms.

Appsmith announces an $8 million Series A funding round for its open source corporate app solution. The platform aims to target traditional developers and build a paid product to satisfy the needs of midsize and larger companies.

Supabase, an open source backend-as-a-service startup, announced its $30 million Series A funding led by Coatue. The growing company, often compared to Google's Firebase, offers a suite of developer tools that streamline app and service creation.

MicroEJ, an embedded and IoT solutions provider, has released its MICROEJ Kifaru JavaScript framework as open source, furthering the company's commitment to making embedded development accessible to a wider range of developers. The framework allows for rapid prototyping and applications, while providing safety and reliability for various industries.

The latest production release of Google's open-source programming language Go 1.17 introduces language and compiler enhancements to improve safety and performance. New features include a more efficient method of passing function arguments using registers and simplified coding for safe pointer operations.

A recent study reveals that 77% of enterprises have adopted low-code platforms, as the technology gained significant momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic. Low-code enables collaboration, faster development, and lower costs, making it a strong contender for the future of software development.

UK-based CRANQ debuts its low-code IDE designed for developers to save time when adding text code from third-party sources. Securing £1M in pre-seed funding, the company aims to transform code building with reusable and standardized components.

xentral, a German startup providing ERP solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $75M in a Series B funding round led by Tiger Global and Meritech, preparing for international expansion and increased demand as the global ERP market reaches $32 billion by 2023.

Netherlands-based no-code platform, Betty Blocks, clinches €27.97M in a funding round led by SmartFin Capital, with participation from existing backers. The company plans to expand operations and enhance its platform, aiming to bring a new breed of developer on board and improve IT governance.

Airtable, the maker of the popular no-code relational database, announces its first acquisition, Bayes, an early-stage data visualization startup. The acquisition aims to enhance Airtable's data visualization features and align with its no-code philosophy.

Wix has introduced Branded App, allowing businesses to create native apps without any coding experience. The new feature expands Wix's drag-and-drop website builder and aligns with the growing trend of no-code app development services.

No-code platform Bubble raised $100M in a Series A round led by Ryan Hinkle of Insight Partners, aiming to make software development accessible to non-coders and promote new startups. Bubble aims to grow alongside its customers as they scale their businesses.

GitHub enhances supply chain security for the Go programming language by offering features to help discover, report, and address security vulnerabilities in Go modules more effectively.

Google’s work-tracking tool, Tables, is set to become a part of Google Cloud, following its successful stint in Area 120. Amid the rising popularity of no-code, spreadsheet-driven database platforms, the integration will focus on providing seamless functionality and ease of use.

Google has unveiled the beta of Android Studio Arctic Fox at its 2021 virtual I/O conference, featuring the integration of Jetpack Compose, a Kotlin-based declarative design framework.

Python creator Guido van Rossum recently shared his thoughts on Rust, Go, Julia, and TypeScript in an interview.

Merge, a startup focused on aiding B2B companies with customer-facing integrations, secures $4.5 million seed funding led by NEA. Boasting a unified API, Merge aims to access data across HR, payroll, recruiting, and accounting platforms in a seamless way.

The 2021 Stack Overflow Survey showcases React.js as the most-used and desired web framework, Python holding strong as an in-demand language, and Mozilla-founded Rust maintaining its top position as the most-loved language for the sixth year running.

Adalo, a no-code environment for creating cross-platform apps, announces the closure of an $8 million series A funding led by Tiger Global. The company will focus on product development, hiring, and go-to-market efforts.

Users of IFTTT have recently been encountering repeated disconnections from services. The issue has been discussed in various posts and comments. This article explores possible causes and suggests solutions to address the situation.

Mendix's latest release, Mendix 9, extends low-code software principles to data integration, AI, workflow, and process automation. The update stands as another example of how low-code platforms are evolving, aiding both non-technical users and professional developers in streamlining software creation.

Directual has introduced its adaptive, no-code website and app builder, enabling the seamless creation of connected frontend and backend systems.

Uiflow, a recent Y Combinator graduate, seeks to disrupt the no-code industry with its innovative, collaborative approach to enterprise app creation.

UserZoom, the experience insights management (XIM) platform, has raised $100M and acquired EnjoyHQ for expansion of its research operations. UserZoom helps businesses improve design and user experience, with clients like Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce. The funding, led by Owl Rock, will help the company broaden its mission, targeting UX design as strongly as sales.

Bryter, a Berlin-based no-code startup, has raised $66 million in a Series B funding round led by Tiger Global, to expand its enterprise solutions to the US. Bryter's AI-driven platform enables non-technical employees to build customized business applications and workflows, automating repetitive tasks.

The rapid growth of no-code, workflow, RPA, and low-code application development are converging and large companies are acquiring startups to enter the space.

Microsoft experiments with bringing Power Automate Desktop, its own low-code/no-code tool, to Windows. This supercharged tool is designed to eliminate routine tasks, potentially enhancing productivity.

Genesis has raised $45 million in a Series B round led by Accel, with participation from GV, Salesforce Ventures, Citi, Illuminate Financial, and Tribeca Early Stage Partners. The fintech-focused low-code platform aims to expand its services to healthcare, manufacturing, and other sectors with similar needs for risk management and compliance.

Airtable recently announced a $270 million Series E funding round, effectively doubling its previous valuation to $5.77 billion. The no-code relational database firm plans to accelerate enterprise product development and team growth, solidifying its position as a foundational software platform.

Zapier, a popular no-code automation platform, acquires Makerpad, a no-code education service and community platform, intending to expand the no-code movement. The acquisition is expected to enhance Zapier's user base, strengthen the no-code community, and further promote digital transformation.

Wade Foster, CEO of Zapier, has revealed the company's strategy of focusing on customers rather than chasing VC funding, which has led to its spectacular $5 billion valuation. The startup has followed a different growth path by targeting smaller businesses and providing exceptional customer support, making it a standout in the no-code market.

Boston-based software company Creatio has raised $68 million in a minority investment round led by growth-equity fund Volition Capital.

Low-code app development service OutSystems recently raised $150 million at a valuation of $9.5 billion, fueling the strengthening low-code competition within the tech industry. The funding underscores the company's growth and potentially tees it up for an IPO.

A deep look into the impact of AppGyver's acquisition by SAP on the no-code app development landscape and how it benefits SAP's business technology platform and customers.

Softr, a Berlin-based no-code startup, secures $2.2 million in seed funding. The platform enables users to create websites and web apps using data from Airtable, offering various templates and integrations, aiming for a zero learning curve.

Mendix, the low-code application development platform pioneer, expands its presence in China, backed by Siemens, its parent company. Chinese developers are expected to benefit from increased productivity and further enhance competition in application development.

Webflow announces a groundbreaking $140M Series B funding round led by Accel and Silversmith, raising its valuation over $2.1 billion. Webflow's no-code website building platform has gained significant momentum and customer base growth, bolstering its position in the ever-growing no-code space.

Cloud workflow automation service Fylamynt has officially launched its platform and secured $6.5M in seed funding led by Gradient Ventures, with participation from Mango Capital and Point72 Ventures. The platform integrates infrastructure workflows and revolutionizes orchestration in the automation space.

OutSystems unveils Project Neo, merging dynamic scaling cloud architecture, modern CI/CD techniques, and a low-code environment for accelerated application development and improved scalability.

Goldman Sachs invests $90 million into WSO2, a developer of next-gen no-code and low-code technology for digital service delivery.

Pipedrive, the sales CRM platform for small and medium-sized businesses, attains unicorn status following a majority investment by Vista Equity Partners. Its latest valuation stands at $1.5 billion, with Pipedrive's foundational investors planning to stay onboard.

A new digital divide between the younger generation and older workers is shaping the future of the tech industry. With no-code platforms becoming powerful tools for harnessing computing power, today's children and young adults are not only more tech-savvy but also have a natural understanding of data, inputs, transformations, and outputs.

Sanity, a SaaS platform assisting businesses and developers in managing digital content, has raised $9.3 million in a Series A funding round led by Threshold Ventures. The platform has already drawn 25,000 customers, including Conde Nast, National Geographic, Nike, and Cloudflare. Sanity provides tools for managing content structure and presentation for regularly updated online experiences.

Celonis acquires Integromat, a Czech startup specializing in enterprise process automation, for over $100 million to enhance its automation capabilities. This move should accelerate the platform's transition from process mapping and insight generation, to execution management and optimization through automation.

Microsoft has introduced new Robotic Process Automation (RPA) features to its Power Platform. Following the acquisition of Softomotive, Power Automate Desktop app now allows anyone to automate desktop workflows without programming, similar to AppMaster no-code platform.

Area 120, Google's in-house incubator, launches Tables, a work-tracking tool designed to automate tasks and streamline project management.

IFTTT has decided to allow early subscribers to its $10-a-month Pro plan to pay what they want indefinitely, rather than just for a year, in response to user criticism for the new charges. Users can still sign up for the Pro plan at a minimum monthly price of $1.99.

Airtable, a prominent low-code startup, has experienced remarkable growth in 2020, raising $185 million and extending its product offerings to cater to enterprise customers by including new low-code features.

IFTTT introduces a new Pro subscription for advanced users, offering an enhanced experience with complex applets, while limiting non-subscribers to three applets. Users can now access multiple actions and data sources with the premium offering.

Bryter, a Berlin-based no-code platform, has raised $16 million in a Series A funding round, which will fuel the opportunity to bring automation tech to non-technical experts in industries such as accounting, legal, compliance, and marketing.

Strapi, the company behind the prominent open-source headless CMS, has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Index Ventures. The platform offers numerous advantages, such as increased flexibility and improved server architecture suitable for large-scale applications.

Microsoft unveiled Lists, a smart tracking app for Microsoft 365 users, offering a service similar to Airtable. Lists will be integrated with Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft products, featuring customizable views and smart rules and alerts to keep users synchronized.

D-Link announces discontinuation of IFTTT support for several older and discontinued smart home products, effective December 1. Newer devices under the Mydlink app will maintain IFTTT compatibility.

Finnish startup AppGyver raises €2 million to support development and scaling of Composer Pro, a visual no-code app building platform suitable for professional-grade applications.

AppGyver unveils the latest version of its visual development platform – Composer Pro, offering unmatched capabilities in no-code development compared to traditional low-code environments. The innovative platform supports building applications across various devices and platforms, using React Web and React Native.

No-code development is transforming how software applications are built, making the process more accessible and efficient. With platforms like Microsoft’s Power Apps and Oracle’s Visual Builder, users can create software without writing code, resulting in an impressive industry shift.

Berlin-based n8n, known for its “fair code” workflow automation platform, garners $1.5 million in seed funding from Sequoia and firstminute Capital, highlighting Sequoia's increasing interest in the European market. The platform is set to enhance integration and promote seamless collaboration between apps, fostering efficiency during the ongoing pandemic.

Shogun, initially a side project by co-founders Finbarr Taylor and Nick Raushenbush, has evolved into a powerful platform for small businesses to create visually appealing online storefronts. Helping non-technical users with customization, the solution plugs into Shopify and other eCommerce services. Now part of Y Combinator's 2018 winter class, Shogun is set to grow and expand beyond Shopify.

London-based startup Gyana raises $3.9M to empower 'citizen data scientists' by offering a no-code platform for analyzing structured datasets.

Citizen developers could help close the talent gap in AI and ML development by leveraging no-code and low-code platforms. These tools can empower non-IT professionals to build software solutions and aid more experienced developers in addressing higher-level processes.

Glide, a Y Combinator Winter 2019 class member, aims to simplify mobile app development in the enterprise by transforming Google Sheets spreadsheets into mobile apps without coding, making the app development process more efficient and cost-effective.

Thunkable has revolutionized the mobile app industry by allowing non-coders to create professional-grade apps with its drag-and-drop system. With over 1.5 million apps and 16 million monthly active users, Thunkable is enabling individuals from various backgrounds to address real-world problems.

Harvestr, a SaaS startup, aims to centralize user feedback and revolutionize the way product managers collect and manage customer input. The company recently secured a $650,000 funding round led by Bpifrance.

Google acquires no-code mobile application building platform AppSheet, intending to expand its no-code development abilities in Google Cloud. This acquisition aims to empower millions of citizen developers to create applications without professional coding skills.

IFTTT is redefining its strategy as a result of Google’s efforts to limit integrations within its ecosystem. IFTTT is shifting its focus to harness the power of digital information exchange, offering businesses the technical infrastructure and rules to monetize data shared between different services.

Appy Pie elevates customer service by offering businesses an intuitive no-code chatbot builder powered by AI. With a user-friendly 3-step process, even those without technical skills can now create chatbots for their websites and apps, ultimately increasing leads and sales.

Low-code and no-code platforms are empowering non-developer 'citizen developers' to create ready-to-launch applications. However, this raises questions about governance and compliance. Betty Blocks is addressing these concerns with its Centralized Citizen Developer Command Center, aiming to bring control and security to the entire no-code app development process.

No-code web development platform Webflow has received a significant $72 million Series A funding led by Accel, valuing the company at up to $400 million. The funds will be used to expand its executive team, customer base, and investments in technology advancements.

The newly launched 8base platform provides developers with a modern low-code environment to create enterprise-grade software swiftly. By transforming software development, 8base reduces time and resources needed, enabling developers to focus on value-added innovations.

Siemens expands its digital enterprise portfolio with the acquisition of Mendix for $700 million. The low-code platform will enable Siemens to rapidly develop IoT and cloud applications while enhancing their existing MindSphere IoT system.

Children can now create native apps using Thunkable X, a cross-platform app builder developed by a San Francisco-based company with roots in MIT. This easy-to-use platform features a visual drag-and-drop interface and supports both Android and iOS devices.

8base announces the appointment of Oscar Perez as Vice President of Operations and Finance.