Pro-Code Agents Beat Low-Code: Here’s Why

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how AI coding agents are reshaping how software is built, through the practical experience of Vardhaman Deshpande. The core insight is that pro-code developers using natural language with modern AI models can now build features and agents faster than many low-code tools. The conversation examines velocity gains, trade-offs between pro-code and low-code, and what this shift means for professionals building AI-powered solutions.   🎙️  Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/809 👉 What you’ll learn      • When pro-code plus AI is faster than low-code tools  • How natural language is becoming a new interface for software development  • Where Copilot Studio fits, and where it may slow teams down  • How AI agents accelerate feature delivery and testing  • What skills matter as AI-driven development matures  👉 Chapters • 00:03 India’s AI Signal Is Loud and Clear • 02:02 Hunger Beats Hype: Why AI Adoption Is Exploding • 04:21 From Partner Roots to Independent AI Builder • 06:21 The Surprise: Pro‑Code + AI Is Faster Than Low‑Code • 08:35 Velocity Is the New Superpower • 11:55 Is Low‑Code Becoming Middleware? • 15:40 The Real Shift: From Configuration to Conversation 🔴Highlights      • “My workflow is actually faster than doing something in a low-code, no-code environment.”  • “Pro-code plus AI coding agents might actually be faster to build than low-code.”  • “Recent models are amazing at translating natural language to code.”  • “Earlier something that took weeks I can probably do in a couple of days now.”  • “The velocity of creating features for products is going to explode.”  • “Why do you need that middleware?”  • “Prompting rather than configuring is the transition we’re starting to see.”  • “How much of pro-code versus low-code is realistic remains to be seen.”  • “Things which were prohibitively time-consuming have become possible now.”  ✅ Find Vardhaman Online: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vardhamand/ • X: https://x.com/vrdmn • Personal blog/website: https://www.vrdmn.com/ • GitHub: https://github.com/vman 🧰 Mentioned      • Microsoft Foundry: https://azure.microsoft.com/products/ai-foundry/   • Azure AI Services: https://ai.azure.com/explore/aiservices  • Copilot Studio: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/microsoft-copilot-studio/   • GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot   • Power Virtual Agents: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot/blog/copilot-studio/microsoft-power-virtual-agents-now-part-of-microsoft-copilot-studio/  • Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7  ✅ Keywords       ai agents, pro-code, low-code, github copilot, copilot studio, microsoft foundry, azure ai, natural language coding, software velocity, ai development, microsoft ecosystem, automation  🔴 Subscribe for all the latest Microsoft MVP News: https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy?sub_confirmation=1 🔴 Share this video with a Youtuber friend: https://youtu.be/-bJOr0pk_gw ✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft MVPs - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT ✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7 ✅ Let’s Connect: Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy Website - https://podcast.nz365guy.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy X – https://twitter.com/nz365guy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nz365guy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nz365guy Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.nz/nz365guy I’m Mark Smith - nz365guy - Helping people reach their full potential I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 14 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (https://www.90daymc.com/) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy) If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy). Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith