DevOps Evolution: Embracing Platform Engineering and Cloud Native Complexity

Explore the evolving landscape of DevOps and cloud-native technologies in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into the challenges of managing complex, chaotic cloud environments and discover why platform engineering is becoming increasingly crucial. Learn about the importance of treating platforms as products, avoiding the pitfalls of prioritization, and agreeing on a common tech stack. Gain insights on whether to opt for dynamic or existing solutions, and understand the steps involved in building and maintaining a successful platform. Recognize that embracing these concepts is a long-term journey and prepare for the future of DevOps in the cloud-native era.

Intro
Cloud native is dirty, chaotic and complex
Why platforms and platform engineering?
All in or nothing - treat you platform as a product
Prioritize - don't fall for the prioritization falla
Agree on the lowest common denominator tech stack
Dynamic or existing?
Start building
It's a long journey