Can You Build an App with Zero Coding Knowledge Using DeepSeek?
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DeepSeek is an impressive AI that can generate code, write functions and build entire components in seconds. However, raw code is not enough. You still need to debug, deploy and refine for real world use. That’s why DeepSeek and an experienced Software Engineer is currently the deadliest combo.
DeepSeek has shocked the world, especially giant corporations in the USA. What OpenAI has done for billions of dollars and the time it took OpenAI to reach its current unicorn status was accomplished in a fraction of that time and a fraction of that money.
What is even more wild is that DeepSeek is also open-source and gave it all for free while OpenAI is now charging $200 monthly subscriptions.
The Reality of Building an App (basically)
Software development is a full process, not just writing code. You have to:
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Skip the sales call. Tell a senior engineer what you want to build and get a straight answer on scope and cost.
1. Plan & Design: Before a single line of code is written, you need to figure out what the app does, who it’s for, and how it should look and feel. (But okay considered easy to do now)
2. Develop & Debug: AI can generate code, but it doesn’t always work perfectly. Someone still has to test it, fix bugs, and make sure everything runs smoothly. It also has to integrate with what you have or building onto. No code is the same.
3. Backend & Database Setup: If your app needs user accounts, stores data, or does anything beyond just displaying information, you’ll need a backend. That means databases, APIs, and security measures. Building a database that is easy to scale without worrying about complex queries that haunt your dreams is crucial for long team scalability.
4. Deployment & Hosting: Once your app is built, where do you put it? You need a server, cloud storage, and a way to handle updates and scalability (a bit difficult but some non-tech are able to manage this part).
5. Maintenance & Updates: Even after launch, apps break, security risks appear, and new features need to be added. This is an ongoing process.
DeepSeek and an experienced Software Engineer are currently the deadliest combo. Prices are also more reasonable. Software Engineers with some experience should be able to set up a website with common features quickly, such as login, registration, basic dashboard and focus on the core features.
I am a software engineer and I have always preferred building your app. If you are really a person that wants to launch an app and start making money online, it’s better to own a code base with the common app features.
I recently launched paloozalabs.com after working as a Software Engineer for 8+ years and built multiple online platforms. I came to a stage and I have all these prebuilt modules of different features of apps such as subscription modules, shopping carts, payment gateway integrations, login/signup/password/reset, email gateway integrations, dashboards, forms, shop and this list can go on.
I decided to create a platform where others can also benefit from these features and be able to tailor them with the help of a software engineer for a one-time fee. Start from an informative website you control and add custom features in a built-in task manager. Build with a Software Engineer and scale with no limitations.
I have a client that built the core features and is growing from an MVP to a platform for less than 3.5k in record timing and other referrals I can share if you want to build your own app with a Palooza Engineer.
