Jon Scolamiero breaks down how low-code platforms are becoming an increasingly important part of the modern DevOps ecosystem. As organizations grapple with rapid shifts brought on by AI, vibe-coding practices, and an explosion of tooling, Scolamiero argues that low-code isn’t a shortcut—it’s a way to bring structure, automation, and transparency back into software delivery.

He explains that the core mechanics of DevOps don’t disappear in a low-code environment. Pipelines still need to deploy reliably, infrastructure still needs to be provisioned, and applications still need to be secured and monitored. What changes is how teams interact with those systems. Low-code abstracts much of the repetitive orchestration work so teams can focus on governance, quality, and outcomes instead of plumbing. For organizations struggling with shadow AI, fragmented workflows, or inconsistent platform engineering practices, this abstraction can be the difference between chaos and clarity.

Scolamiero also touches on the growing divide between U.S. and EU compliance expectations. While the EU pushes ahead with strong regulatory frameworks—including around AI transparency—the U.S. market often lags in political will but compensates with heavier requirements in highly regulated industries like federal, defense, and finance. That gap puts new pressure on DevOps teams to understand not just how software is built, but how every dependency enters the environment. Software supply chain security, Scolamiero notes, is no longer a niche concern—it’s a foundational requirement.

Looking ahead, he warns that AI-driven development may soon trigger a high-profile security incident unless organizations adopt responsible governance practices. For DevOps teams, the message is clear: abstraction and automation are powerful, but only if paired with visibility, policy, and a strong understanding of the end-to-end delivery chain.