My First No-Code Project with Framer — From a Developer’s Perspective

Hi, I’m Sneha, and this is not just another article about tech!
In this article, I’ll walk you through Framer and one of its easiest, beginner-friendly examples.

As a Frontend Developer, my life has always revolved around React.js, Next.js, and, of course, CSS. But little did I know, I could build a fully functional website without writing a single line of code.
Ahh! So here I am, explaining one of the best no-code platforms, i.e. Framer, from my own perspective.

🧩 What Is Framer?

In layman's terms, Framer is that one friend who offers help even before you know you need it.
Just like your friend’s sharp memory, Framer helps you design and build websites beautifully, without the need to code.

Think of it as Figma meets React, yes, you don’t have to design separately and then write code. Also, you can run and publish a website without ever opening your terminal.

Here’s what you can do with Framer:

• Design layouts

• Add animations

• Connect CMS

• Set SEO metadata

• Integrate forms and analytics

• And finally, publish with one click

…all from your browser.

💡 Why Framer Caught My Attention

Let’s be honest. As developers, we often underestimate tools that don’t require coding. We assume no-code is limited, unscalable, or just not for "serious" work.

But Framer flipped that mindset for me.

I was working on a personal blog and wanted to set up something visually stunning, but fast. I didn’t want to spend days setting up routes, state, and deployments.

So I gave Framer a shot.

Within a few hours, I had:

• A home page with smooth transitions

• A CMS-based blog layout

• A responsive design for all devices

• And even SEO tags and social previews sorted

It was the freedom I didn’t know I needed.

🚀 My First Framer Project

To get started, I chose a simple goal:
Build a personal blog website that reflects my style.

Here’s what I included:

• A clean homepage with a short intro

• A blog section pulling from Framer’s built-in CMS

• Reusable blog cards with image, date, and "Read More" link

• A contact section with social links

🛠️ Is It for Developers Too?

Absolutely! In fact, I believe Framer is not a replacement, but an enhancement to your developer toolkit.

You can:

• Add custom code blocks (when needed)

• Export sections or hand them off to devs

• Use it to prototype ideas quickly

• Speed up client delivery time for portfolio projects

• Empower non-dev teammates to edit content via CMS

Whether you’re a designer, a developer, or someone just getting started, Framer offers a powerful creative playground.

I never thought I’d say this as a developer, but Framer has become one of my favorite tools.

Whether you want to build a quick portfolio, test a product landing page, or set up a client site in record time, Framer delivers.

If you're curious, just dive in. You don’t need to be a developer to get started — but if you are one, you’ll be surprised how much time and energy it saves.

I’ve shared my first no-code project https://snehafarkya.framer.wiki/ , have a look and feel free to share your thoughts! Please note that it is just for the starters!

Let me know if you'd like a tutorial on how I built specific sections. Happy to break it down step by step.

If you're looking to get frontend development or content writing done, I’d love to collaborate with you. Feel free to reach out for gigs, freelance work, or any exciting opportunities at:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sneha-farkya

• Portfolio: sneha-farkya.vercel.app

• Hashnode: snehafarkya.hashnode.dev

• X (formerly Twitter): x.com/sneha_farkya

Until next time…