Question

How would you compare WordPress to raw code in the freelance market demand?

Answer 1

Well, raw code maybe PHP, PHP Framework, java, Js or somethink else.

The raw code is

1. custom, tailored to the needs of project
2. mayby more secure
3. maybe more flexible
4. needs more time
5. needs more money to be paid
6. and more

Wordpress

1. has security plugins
2. needs less time
3. better UI
4. less money to be paid
5. maybe conflicts in code of plugins
6. a lot of tune, cash plugins e.t.c.
7. and more

So it depends on you, your budget and your plans.