Low-code platforms redesign the development cycle

The technology ecosystem is experiencing a rapid expansion movement around low-code platforms, driven by the need for companies to reduce development cycles and increase operational autonomy. Projections by Fortune Business Insights estimate that the global market will reach over $260 billion by 2032, a volume nearly nine times larger than the current one.

The trend reflects a structural change in the way organizations build digital solutions. Visual interfaces combined with automation and artificial intelligence features enable business areas to participate directly in the creation of internal systems, reducing the exclusive dependence on IT teams. According to Gartner, by the end of this year, more than 65% of new corporate applications will be developed on low-code platforms.

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Advances are occurring in a context of pressure for efficiency, a shortage of specialized professionals, and a growing need for integration between operations and technology. In many cases, creating internal applications without the complexity of traditional development becomes a strategic factor for maintaining competitiveness.

In Brazil, the scenario follows the same direction. The combination of increasing internal demands and limited technical manpower favors tools that accelerate prototyping, simplify workflows, and allow for continuous adjustments. This movement spreads across various areas — from logistics and customer service to sales, finance, and data management — where rapid responses have a direct impact on operations.

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According to Beto Yunes, CTIO of Globalsys, the phenomenon reveals a paradigm shift. In his assessment, relying solely on traditional models no longer meets the pace of organizations, and the union between AI and low-code expands the capacity to automate routines and distribute development responsibility among different teams.

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The growing adoption of these platforms indicates that low-code is consolidating not only as a trend but also as part of the technological infrastructure that supports continuous digital transformation. As companies reconfigure their internal processes, the topic is expected to gain strategic relevance in the coming years, influencing both the way system architecture is thought about and the role of teams involved in innovation.

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