In this episode of Lowdown on Low-Code, John Rymer interviews Sridhar Vembu, co-founder of Zoho, discussing the evolution of low-code platforms, the integration of AI, and the importance of governance in software development. Sridhar shares insights on Zoho's journey, the ideal customer profile for low-code solutions, and strategies for addressing larger enterprises. He emphasizes the need for control over technology and the role of AI in enhancing productivity and creating context-specific applications.

Takeaways

• Zoho has been a pioneer in low-code since 2005.
• AI features in low-code are becoming commoditized.
• The integration of AI can enhance programmer productivity significantly.
• Ideal low-code customers have technical and domain knowledge.
• Zoho is evolving to meet the needs of larger enterprises.
• Governance and compliance are critical for low-code adoption.
• Zoho uses open-source databases to enhance performance.
• The company is investing heavily in security and privacy compliance.
• Professional tools are available for low-code users to manage software lifecycle.
• The future of low-code includes a blend of AI and traditional programming.