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The latest thinking on AI-speed development, governance, and what it really means to build software your business actually owns.


4 min read
Jun 2026
Vibe Coding Fails At Enterprise Scale. Here Is Why.
Enterprise software development is at an inflection point. AI made building software feel different. Radically different.


4 min read
Jun 2026
Vibe Coding Fails At Enterprise Scale. Here Is Why.
Enterprise software development is at an inflection point. AI made building software feel different. Radically different.


2 min read
Jun 2026
Betty Blocks Is ISO 27001 Certified — For The 7th Time. Here's Why That Matters For You.
As of August 3, 2026, Betty Blocks has been officially awarded the ISO 27001:2022 certificate by Kiwa. For the seventh time.


2 min read
Jun 2026
Betty Blocks Is ISO 27001 Certified — For The 7th Time. Here's Why That Matters For You.
As of August 3, 2026, Betty Blocks has been officially awarded the ISO 27001:2022 certificate by Kiwa. For the seventh time.


4 minutes
Jun 2026
The SaaS Tax: Why I'm Firing My Tech Stack and Building My Own
App sprawl is making things way more complicated than it should be.


4 minutes
Jun 2026
The SaaS Tax: Why I'm Firing My Tech Stack and Building My Own
App sprawl is making things way more complicated than it should be.


3 min read
Jun 2026
Low-code is Dead. Here's What Comes Next.
Low-code promised it. AI broke it. Application Generation fixes it.


3 min read
Jun 2026
Low-code is Dead. Here's What Comes Next.
Low-code promised it. AI broke it. Application Generation fixes it.


3 min read
Jun 2026
Betty Blocks Introduces The AI Application Generation Platform For An Era When Everyone Builds Software
One governed environment. AI-speed building. Open apps. No lock-in. Fully yours.


3 min read
Jun 2026
Betty Blocks Introduces The AI Application Generation Platform For An Era When Everyone Builds Software
One governed environment. AI-speed building. Open apps. No lock-in. Fully yours.


3 minute read
Mar 2026
Why your AI strategy needs a BOAT
Discover how the Betty Blocks BOAT framework unifies AI agents, human workflows, and legacy ERP data into a secure, sovereign digital asset.


3 minute read
Mar 2026
Why your AI strategy needs a BOAT
Discover how the Betty Blocks BOAT framework unifies AI agents, human workflows, and legacy ERP data into a secure, sovereign digital asset.


3 min read
Jan 2026
How Vendor Lock-in Becomes Your Biggest Business Risk
Staying locked into proprietary, US-centric ecosystems is a gamble. Maintaining the status quo isn't comfort - it's accumulating strategic risk.


3 min read
Jan 2026
How Vendor Lock-in Becomes Your Biggest Business Risk
Staying locked into proprietary, US-centric ecosystems is a gamble. Maintaining the status quo isn't comfort - it's accumulating strategic risk.


3 min read
Jan 2026
The Sunk Cost Falacy: Why Your "System of Record" is Actually a System of Debt
Vendor lock-in isn't really about annual costs - it's about being so deeply invested that leaving feels like abandoning millions already spent.


3 min read
Jan 2026
The Sunk Cost Falacy: Why Your "System of Record" is Actually a System of Debt
Vendor lock-in isn't really about annual costs - it's about being so deeply invested that leaving feels like abandoning millions already spent.


1 minute read
Jan 2026
Tech Stack Rationalization From a VP Revenue Perspective, Surviving CFO Scrutiny
How revenue leaders can survive CFO scrutiny by rationalizing tech stacks and building governed apps that prove clear ROI.


1 minute read
Jan 2026
Tech Stack Rationalization From a VP Revenue Perspective, Surviving CFO Scrutiny
How revenue leaders can survive CFO scrutiny by rationalizing tech stacks and building governed apps that prove clear ROI.


1 minute read
Jan 2026
Isn’t It Time We Stop Using Big SaaS And Standard Software As It Stands Today?
AI and low code are reshaping SaaS by turning rigid platforms into data layers while businesses own adaptive workflow experiences.


1 minute read
Jan 2026
Isn’t It Time We Stop Using Big SaaS And Standard Software As It Stands Today?
AI and low code are reshaping SaaS by turning rigid platforms into data layers while businesses own adaptive workflow experiences.


4 minute read
Jan 2026
The SaaS Tax: Why I’m Firing My Tech Stack and Building My Own
Why generic SaaS stacks create friction, hidden costs, and workarounds, and how AI app generation lets teams build tools that fit.


4 minute read
Jan 2026
The SaaS Tax: Why I’m Firing My Tech Stack and Building My Own
Why generic SaaS stacks create friction, hidden costs, and workarounds, and how AI app generation lets teams build tools that fit.


2 minute read
Jan 2026
Lock-In Is Dead. This Is What Organizations Actually Want Nowadays
Why modern organizations are rejecting vendor lock-in, Excel chaos, and rigid ERP limits in favor of true ownership and portability.


2 minute read
Jan 2026
Lock-In Is Dead. This Is What Organizations Actually Want Nowadays
Why modern organizations are rejecting vendor lock-in, Excel chaos, and rigid ERP limits in favor of true ownership and portability.


3 minute read
Jan 2026
Connecting Your Business Data With AI Conversations Through MCP and Low-code
Learn how Model Context Protocol (MCP) bridges the gap between AI and low-code to give tools like Claude the real-time business data they lack.


3 minute read
Jan 2026
Connecting Your Business Data With AI Conversations Through MCP and Low-code
Learn how Model Context Protocol (MCP) bridges the gap between AI and low-code to give tools like Claude the real-time business data they lack.


3 minute read
Jan 2026
Your Most Important Excel Spreadsheet Is an App in Disguise
Why critical Excel pricing files are often hidden apps, and how dedicated software can reduce errors, revenue leakage, and version chaos.


3 minute read
Jan 2026
Your Most Important Excel Spreadsheet Is an App in Disguise
Why critical Excel pricing files are often hidden apps, and how dedicated software can reduce errors, revenue leakage, and version chaos.


2 minute read
Dec 2025
Betty Blocks Breaks Low-Code: Replaces Industry Model with Open Standards, Fair Pricing, and Cloud Sovereignty
Betty Blocks is replacing the broken low-code model with open standards, fair pricing, and cloud sovereignty — where success has no penalties.


2 minute read
Dec 2025
Betty Blocks Breaks Low-Code: Replaces Industry Model with Open Standards, Fair Pricing, and Cloud Sovereignty
Betty Blocks is replacing the broken low-code model with open standards, fair pricing, and cloud sovereignty — where success has no penalties.


1 minute read
Dec 2025
Bird & Bird Announces Partnership With Vibe-Coding App Development Platform Betty Blocks
Bird & Bird partners with Betty Blocks to use governed vibe-coding for faster custom app prototypes and client solutions.


1 minute read
Dec 2025
Bird & Bird Announces Partnership With Vibe-Coding App Development Platform Betty Blocks
Bird & Bird partners with Betty Blocks to use governed vibe-coding for faster custom app prototypes and client solutions.


5 minute read
Nov 2025
Cloud Sovereignty in the Age of AI-Powered App Development: What European Organizations Need to Know
How European organizations can keep data control, GDPR compliance, and avoid lock-in while building with AI-powered app development.


5 minute read
Nov 2025
Cloud Sovereignty in the Age of AI-Powered App Development: What European Organizations Need to Know
How European organizations can keep data control, GDPR compliance, and avoid lock-in while building with AI-powered app development.


2 minute read
Nov 2025
Webinar Highlights: Vibe Coding Meets Enterprise Control
Betty Blocks uses AI to convert natural language into structured metadata, combining the speed of vibe coding with enterprise-grade IT governance.


2 minute read
Nov 2025
Webinar Highlights: Vibe Coding Meets Enterprise Control
Betty Blocks uses AI to convert natural language into structured metadata, combining the speed of vibe coding with enterprise-grade IT governance.


2 minute read
Nov 2025
How Betty Blocks Secures The Next Era in Vibe Coding for Businesses
Betty Blocks delivers secure vibe coding, turning AI prompts into governed low-code blocks with built-in RBAC, RLS, and isolated sandboxes.


2 minute read
Nov 2025
How Betty Blocks Secures The Next Era in Vibe Coding for Businesses
Betty Blocks delivers secure vibe coding, turning AI prompts into governed low-code blocks with built-in RBAC, RLS, and isolated sandboxes.


4 minute read
Nov 2025
Breaking Low-Code: Why Vendor Lock-in Is The Hidden Cost You Can't Ignore
Discover why vendor lock-in has become an architectural risk for enterprise low-code, and how to prioritize open code portability.


4 minute read
Nov 2025
Breaking Low-Code: Why Vendor Lock-in Is The Hidden Cost You Can't Ignore
Discover why vendor lock-in has become an architectural risk for enterprise low-code, and how to prioritize open code portability.


5 minute read
Nov 2025
The Low-Code Pricing Trap: Why Your Costs Explode When You Scale
Why traditional low-code pricing can punish growth through user fees, app limits, API costs, and opaque enterprise licensing.


5 minute read
Nov 2025
The Low-Code Pricing Trap: Why Your Costs Explode When You Scale
Why traditional low-code pricing can punish growth through user fees, app limits, API costs, and opaque enterprise licensing.


8 minute read
Nov 2025
Best Vibe Coding Tools For Businesses 2026
Discover the top vibe coding platforms of 2026 ranked by speed, governance, and how well they empower mixed business and IT teams.


8 minute read
Nov 2025
Best Vibe Coding Tools For Businesses 2026
Discover the top vibe coding platforms of 2026 ranked by speed, governance, and how well they empower mixed business and IT teams.


2 minute read
Oct 2025
Beyond JavaScript: Unlocking High-Code Flexibility in Low-Code
See how Betty Blocks gives high-code developers true flexibility in low-code — beyond JavaScript restrictions and platform lock-in.


2 minute read
Oct 2025
Beyond JavaScript: Unlocking High-Code Flexibility in Low-Code
See how Betty Blocks gives high-code developers true flexibility in low-code — beyond JavaScript restrictions and platform lock-in.


1 minute read
Oct 2025
Vibe Coding: What if the Code Generation Model Is Wrong?
Why AI-generated app code can become technical debt, and how metadata-driven development keeps software maintainable and scalable.


1 minute read
Oct 2025
Vibe Coding: What if the Code Generation Model Is Wrong?
Why AI-generated app code can become technical debt, and how metadata-driven development keeps software maintainable and scalable.


4 minute read
Oct 2025
Vibe Coding for Enterprises: Beyond the Demo
Explore why vibe coding needs enterprise guardrails, from security and governance to maintainable AI-generated applications.


4 minute read
Oct 2025
Vibe Coding for Enterprises: Beyond the Demo
Explore why vibe coding needs enterprise guardrails, from security and governance to maintainable AI-generated applications.


3 minute read
Oct 2025
Betty Blocks Launches Vibe Coding for Enterprises in the Netherlands
Discover how Betty Blocks uses a unique meta-model to deliver safe enterprise vibe coding, giving teams speed without technical debt.


3 minute read
Oct 2025
Betty Blocks Launches Vibe Coding for Enterprises in the Netherlands
Discover how Betty Blocks uses a unique meta-model to deliver safe enterprise vibe coding, giving teams speed without technical debt.


3 minute read
Oct 2025
The Betty Blocks Guide to AI Buzzwords: AI Agents vs. Agentic AI
Cut through the AI jargon. This guide breaks down what AI Agents and Agentic AI actually mean — and why the difference matters.


3 minute read
Oct 2025
The Betty Blocks Guide to AI Buzzwords: AI Agents vs. Agentic AI
Cut through the AI jargon. This guide breaks down what AI Agents and Agentic AI actually mean — and why the difference matters.


1 minute read
Sep 2025
Vibe Coding: Citizen Development in its purest form
Vibe Coding lets anyone build software by expressing intent — no syntax, no debugging. Discover why it's citizen development in its purest form.


1 minute read
Sep 2025
Vibe Coding: Citizen Development in its purest form
Vibe Coding lets anyone build software by expressing intent — no syntax, no debugging. Discover why it's citizen development in its purest form.


1 minute read
Sep 2025
Try the Betty Blocks AI Page Generator for free
Try Betty Blocks AI app generation to turn ideas into working apps in minutes, then customize and expand them with your own creativity.


1 minute read
Sep 2025
Try the Betty Blocks AI Page Generator for free
Try Betty Blocks AI app generation to turn ideas into working apps in minutes, then customize and expand them with your own creativity.


1 minute read
Sep 2025
Does Vibe Coding have the right Code Generation model?
Focusing on metadata over fragile code, Betty Blocks uses AI to let anyone build sustainable, adaptable software without the headache of refactoring.


1 minute read
Sep 2025
Does Vibe Coding have the right Code Generation model?
Focusing on metadata over fragile code, Betty Blocks uses AI to let anyone build sustainable, adaptable software without the headache of refactoring.


3 minute read
Aug 2025
Bringing Vibe Coding to Enterprise IT Level: a herculean task or an easy fix?
Explore the massive potential of vibe coding in the enterprise—and how to set the strict IT guardrails needed to prevent technical debt.


3 minute read
Aug 2025
Bringing Vibe Coding to Enterprise IT Level: a herculean task or an easy fix?
Explore the massive potential of vibe coding in the enterprise—and how to set the strict IT guardrails needed to prevent technical debt.


2 minute read
Jul 2025
Introducing a Wasm-based Action Builder by Betty Blocks: Where code power meets low-code speed
Introducing Betty Blocks Open: Build with low-code speed while retaining full ownership with portable React and WebAssembly code.


2 minute read
Jul 2025
Introducing a Wasm-based Action Builder by Betty Blocks: Where code power meets low-code speed
Introducing Betty Blocks Open: Build with low-code speed while retaining full ownership with portable React and WebAssembly code.


3 minute read
Jul 2025
What is a B2B Partner Portal, and why does your business need one?
Build a highly customized B2B partner portal with low-code speed to streamline onboarding, secure data sharing, and boost collaboration.


3 minute read
Jul 2025
What is a B2B Partner Portal, and why does your business need one?
Build a highly customized B2B partner portal with low-code speed to streamline onboarding, secure data sharing, and boost collaboration.


3 minute read
Apr 2025
Why your business needs a custom Client Portal (and how to build one without code)
Discover why a custom client portal beats spreadsheets and email chains — and how to build one without writing a single line of code.


3 minute read
Apr 2025
Why your business needs a custom Client Portal (and how to build one without code)
Discover why a custom client portal beats spreadsheets and email chains — and how to build one without writing a single line of code.


2 minute read
Aug 2024
Betty Blocks Has Obtained a Soc 2 Type 2 Report Attestation
Betty Blocks achieves SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, ensuring enterprise-grade data security, processing integrity, and privacy for low-code apps.


2 minute read
Aug 2024
Betty Blocks Has Obtained a Soc 2 Type 2 Report Attestation
Betty Blocks achieves SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, ensuring enterprise-grade data security, processing integrity, and privacy for low-code apps.


9 minute read
Jun 2024
Application Deployment: the Vital Elements for a Successful Launch
Learn the vital elements of a successful app launch: deployment planning, communication strategy, and training for smooth user adoption.


9 minute read
Jun 2024
Application Deployment: the Vital Elements for a Successful Launch
Learn the vital elements of a successful app launch: deployment planning, communication strategy, and training for smooth user adoption.


1 minute read
May 2023
Betty Blocks Partners with Fadata, a Leading Provider of Solutions for Insurance Companies
Betty Blocks joins the Fadata ecosystem as its first partner, delivering agile, cloud-based application development to digitize insurance operations.


1 minute read
May 2023
Betty Blocks Partners with Fadata, a Leading Provider of Solutions for Insurance Companies
Betty Blocks joins the Fadata ecosystem as its first partner, delivering agile, cloud-based application development to digitize insurance operations.


6 minute read
Oct 2022
Forvis Mazars' No-Code Hackathon Produces Nine Applications and 20+ Citizen Developers - Here's How They Did It
Forvis Mazars partners with Betty Blocks to run a successful No-Code Hackathon, turning everyday business challenges into nine secure applications.


6 minute read
Oct 2022
Forvis Mazars' No-Code Hackathon Produces Nine Applications and 20+ Citizen Developers - Here's How They Did It
Forvis Mazars partners with Betty Blocks to run a successful No-Code Hackathon, turning everyday business challenges into nine secure applications.


5 minute read
Mar 2022
The Top Six Legal Applications Your Law Firm Can Build Without Coding
Discover how low-code/no-code platforms empower law firms to build custom internal and client-facing apps, cutting development time to days.


5 minute read
Mar 2022
The Top Six Legal Applications Your Law Firm Can Build Without Coding
Discover how low-code/no-code platforms empower law firms to build custom internal and client-facing apps, cutting development time to days.


4 minute read
Jan 2022
What Kinds of Applications can you Build Without Coding?
Streamline your back-office, web, and mobile apps with Betty Blocks. Empower fusion teams to build secure, scalable solutions with full IT control.


4 minute read
Jan 2022
What Kinds of Applications can you Build Without Coding?
Streamline your back-office, web, and mobile apps with Betty Blocks. Empower fusion teams to build secure, scalable solutions with full IT control.


3 minute read
Oct 2021
Betty Blocks Named a Leader in Low-Code Development Platforms For Business Developers Report
Recognized by Forrester as a leader, Betty Blocks empowers fusion teams to build secure, beautiful apps using a governed no-code environment.


3 minute read
Oct 2021
Betty Blocks Named a Leader in Low-Code Development Platforms For Business Developers Report
Recognized by Forrester as a leader, Betty Blocks empowers fusion teams to build secure, beautiful apps using a governed no-code environment.


3 minute read
Aug 2021
No-Code Platform Betty Blocks Raises $33 Million to Empower a New Breed of Developer in Enterprise
See how Betty Blocks secures new funding to empower fusion teams, fight shadow IT, and scale enterprise citizen development.


3 minute read
Aug 2021
No-Code Platform Betty Blocks Raises $33 Million to Empower a New Breed of Developer in Enterprise
See how Betty Blocks secures new funding to empower fusion teams, fight shadow IT, and scale enterprise citizen development.


1 minute read
May 2021
Betty Blocks Partners with Tech Mahindra to Embrace Citizen Development
Tech Mahindra partners with Betty Blocks to leverage enterprise citizen development, empowering non-technical teams to accelerate business innovation.


1 minute read
May 2021
Betty Blocks Partners with Tech Mahindra to Embrace Citizen Development
Tech Mahindra partners with Betty Blocks to leverage enterprise citizen development, empowering non-technical teams to accelerate business innovation.


2 minute read
Oct 2020
Betty Blocks Named a Visionary in 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms
Betty Blocks is named a Gartner Visionary for the second year, leading in execution to democratize enterprise citizen development.


2 minute read
Oct 2020
Betty Blocks Named a Visionary in 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms
Betty Blocks is named a Gartner Visionary for the second year, leading in execution to democratize enterprise citizen development.


4 minute read
Feb 2020
How the 1990s Shaped the Modern Technology Landscape
From the birth of the World Wide Web to open-source Linux, explore how the 1990s laid the structural foundation for the modern cloud era.


4 minute read
Feb 2020
How the 1990s Shaped the Modern Technology Landscape
From the birth of the World Wide Web to open-source Linux, explore how the 1990s laid the structural foundation for the modern cloud era.


3 minute read
Feb 2020
How the 1980s Shaped the Modern Technology Landscape
Explore how 1980s technology, from the Commodore 64 to MS-DOS and CDs, helped shape modern computing and citizen development.


3 minute read
Feb 2020
How the 1980s Shaped the Modern Technology Landscape
Explore how 1980s technology, from the Commodore 64 to MS-DOS and CDs, helped shape modern computing and citizen development.


3 minute read
Jan 2020
How the 1970s Shaped the Modern Technology Landscape
From the 1970s microchip boom to C programming, explore how a decade of shrinking hardware and accessible tech inspired the no-code era.


3 minute read
Jan 2020
How the 1970s Shaped the Modern Technology Landscape
From the 1970s microchip boom to C programming, explore how a decade of shrinking hardware and accessible tech inspired the no-code era.


2 minute read
Jan 2020
How the 1950s Shaped the Modern Technology Landscape
From room-sized computers to the first microchips, see how 1950s breakthroughs shrunk hardware and paved the way for modern software.


2 minute read
Jan 2020
How the 1950s Shaped the Modern Technology Landscape
From room-sized computers to the first microchips, see how 1950s breakthroughs shrunk hardware and paved the way for modern software.


3 minute read
Jan 2020
How the 1960s Shaped the Modern Technology Landscape
From the first computer mouse to accessible programming, discover how the radical innovations of the 1960s sparked the modern no-code movement.


3 minute read
Jan 2020
How the 1960s Shaped the Modern Technology Landscape
From the first computer mouse to accessible programming, discover how the radical innovations of the 1960s sparked the modern no-code movement.


5 minute read
Dec 2019
Why We Moved from Ruby to Elixir
Why Betty Blocks moved from Ruby to Elixir to improve scalability, fault tolerance, cloud performance, and long-term platform reliability.


5 minute read
Dec 2019
Why We Moved from Ruby to Elixir
Why Betty Blocks moved from Ruby to Elixir to improve scalability, fault tolerance, cloud performance, and long-term platform reliability.


2 minute read
Nov 2019
Platform Update: Sandbox Merger and Authentication Overhaul
A look at Betty Blocks’ rebuilt application overview, faster sandbox merger, and new authentication system for better control and security.


2 minute read
Nov 2019
Platform Update: Sandbox Merger and Authentication Overhaul
A look at Betty Blocks’ rebuilt application overview, faster sandbox merger, and new authentication system for better control and security.


2 minute read
Oct 2019
Betty Blocks Recognized By Gartner's 2019 Magic Quadrant as a Visionary
Gartner recognizes Betty Blocks as a Visionary in the LCAP market for its devotion to democratizing software via no-code citizen development.


2 minute read
Oct 2019
Betty Blocks Recognized By Gartner's 2019 Magic Quadrant as a Visionary
Gartner recognizes Betty Blocks as a Visionary in the LCAP market for its devotion to democratizing software via no-code citizen development.


7 minute read
Aug 2019
FAQ About the Betty Blocks Platform: Building with Blocks
Learn how Betty Blocks uses visual building blocks, data models, web services, actions, and cloud deployment to speed up app development.


7 minute read
Aug 2019
FAQ About the Betty Blocks Platform: Building with Blocks
Learn how Betty Blocks uses visual building blocks, data models, web services, actions, and cloud deployment to speed up app development.


2 minute read
Jul 2019
Meet Paul: the Platform Godfather of Betty Blocks
Meet Paul Engel, the tech mastermind behind Betty Blocks' founding no-code concept, open-source advocate, and avid VR and drone enthusiast.


2 minute read
Jul 2019
Meet Paul: the Platform Godfather of Betty Blocks
Meet Paul Engel, the tech mastermind behind Betty Blocks' founding no-code concept, open-source advocate, and avid VR and drone enthusiast.


5 minute read
Apr 2019
A Brief History of the Citizen Developer
No-code platforms fuel the citizen development movement, empowering non-technical users to build applications, solve problems, and lead innovation.


5 minute read
Apr 2019
A Brief History of the Citizen Developer
No-code platforms fuel the citizen development movement, empowering non-technical users to build applications, solve problems, and lead innovation.


3 minute read
Apr 2019
Meet the Platform: UI Builder, Data Models, and Actions
Explore how Betty Blocks’ UI Builder, data models, and visual actions help teams create apps faster without traditional coding.


3 minute read
Apr 2019
Meet the Platform: UI Builder, Data Models, and Actions
Explore how Betty Blocks’ UI Builder, data models, and visual actions help teams create apps faster without traditional coding.


2 minute read
Feb 2019
Betty Blocks Acquires Application Developer Holder
Betty Blocks acquires Holder to expand its global development expertise, boost its Academy training, and accelerate enterprise no-code success.


2 minute read
Feb 2019
Betty Blocks Acquires Application Developer Holder
Betty Blocks acquires Holder to expand its global development expertise, boost its Academy training, and accelerate enterprise no-code success.