> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xano.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Building Visually
> Learn about how Xano enables you to build your backend without code
Whether you're a developer or a no-coder, Xano gives you two powerful ways to visually build backend logic — choose the style that fits your brain. You're not locked in, either -- switch between the different building modes at any time.
| | Canvas View | Function Stack |
| -------------- | ----------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| Best for | Visual thinkers | Step-by-step thinkers |
| Style | Node-based, story view | Linear, ordered list |
| Learning curve | Very low | Low-medium |
| Ideal use | Rapid prototyping, non-coders | Complex flows, developers |
## The Canvas View
The **Canvas View** is a newer visual builder that is designed to be more user-friendly and intuitive. It adopts a well-loved node based view, giving you a more storytelling view of your logic with all of the visual editing capabilities you've come to expect without sacrifices.
## The Function Stack
Xano's original visual builder is called the **Function Stack**. It's a hybrid between a traditional code view and a visual builder. It shows you each function in execution order, but in a way that is understandable for non-technical users.