Research & Reports
Why software creation is becoming more accessible
The barriers to building software are falling — and what that means for founders, teams, and the shape of products.
For most of computing history, turning an idea into working software required a scarce, specialized skill. That's changing — and the effects go well beyond convenience.
What's lowering the barrier
- Natural language as an interface to building.
- Real, running previews that replace guesswork.
- Managed backends and one-click publishing.
Who benefits
Founders can validate ideas without a technical co-founder. Domain experts — teachers, clinicians, operators — can build the tools they wish existed. Engineers can move faster and delegate the routine.
When more people can build, more problems get solved by the people closest to them.
The responsibility that comes with it
Accessibility raises the stakes on trust: security, data protection, and honest claims matter more as more people ship. That's why we invest heavily in security guidance.