Noncoders
Noncoders is a term used in technology and product development to describe people who do not regularly write source code as part of their job. It is not a formal occupation, but a label applied in discussions about roles, collaboration, and workflows within software projects.
In practice, noncoders include product managers, designers, business analysts, marketers, sales engineers, QA testers, and executives
The rise of no-code or low-code tools has also popularized the idea that noncoders can build or
Challenges include communication gaps with developers, misunderstandings of technical constraints, and overreliance on others to implement
Critics warn against overgeneralization of the term, noting that skill levels vary and that “noncoder” can imply
See also no-code platforms, low-code development, software development lifecycle, stakeholder management.