Canva Code is a new AI-powered coding tool launched by Canva, designed for users without extensive coding knowledge to create websites and dashboards easily. While it offers visually appealing outputs and a user-friendly experience, it has limitations, such as the inability to edit generated code and a focus solely on front-end development. Overall, it's beneficial for hobbyists and casual users, but not ideal for experienced coders or complex projects.
Visual workflow tools, while seemingly user-friendly, are fundamentally just simplified versions of Excel that lead to dependency and inefficiency for developers. Instead of embracing their coding skills, many have opted for these tools out of convenience, ultimately sacrificing their capability and creating future complications. The article argues that developers should reclaim their power by choosing to code rather than relying on drag-and-drop solutions.