Why Are You Making a New Platform?

Explore the phenomenon of continuous IT platform creation in this thought-provoking keynote address from Copenhagen DevFest 2023. Delve into the motivations behind the endless cycle of platform development and question who truly benefits from these efforts. Examine the disconnect between platform creation and end-user needs, as well as the limited value often provided to developers. Critically analyze the underlying interests driving this trend and challenge conventional thinking about resource allocation in IT projects. Gain insights to help refocus development efforts on more impactful and user-centric goals.

Keynote: Why are you making a new platform? - Christin Gorman - Copenhagen DevFest 2023