We left Framer (and others will, too)

Frigade.com transitioned from hand-built code to the no-code platform Framer and back to code due to evolving needs and the limitations of no-code tools. Initially, Framer and similar platforms like Webflow offered a way to free up engineering time by allowing marketing teams to manage site updates without deep technical involvement. However, these platforms imposed constraints such as dependency on external agencies for significant changes, escalating costs, and the requirement for specialized expertise, which ultimately led to stagnation and inefficiencies. The emergence of advanced language models (LLMs) such as Claude enabled a rapid, voice-driven site rebuild that eliminated these constraints by making code writing more accessible and less time-consuming, thus reducing the reliance on no-code tools. This shift indicates a broader trend where LLMs reduce the bottleneck of engineering attention, altering the cost-benefit analysis for using no-code platforms and potentially prompting more teams to return to traditional coding for projects like marketing sites.