I've built custom code apps for more than 7 years. We still do. React, Node, the whole stack. Then switched to Bubble for MVPs. People ask if I miss "real coding." Here's what I believe: For 80% of early-stage apps, Bubble is better. Not "good enough until you scale." Actually better. Weeks vs months. Easy iterations vs complex deployments. Custom code gives you flexibility. Bubble gives you speed. For MVPs, speed wins. You can always rebuild in custom code later. Most founders never need to.