Platform Engineering as a Community Service

Explore the concept of Platform Engineering as a Community Service in this 39-minute conference talk from GOTOpia February 2021. Delve into the challenges and considerations of building a solid platform to empower development teams in cloud-native environments. Learn about key technical aspects, organizational factors, and soft skills essential for successful platform engineering. Discover how to create a fit-for-purpose platform that accommodates multiple teams with varying skills and requirements. Gain insights from real-world experiences across different client setups and understand the characteristics of a successful platform experience. Examine topics such as Kubernetes, cloud-specific services, CloudFoundry, and custom solutions. Enhance your understanding of platform engineering discipline and its impact on modern software development practices.

Intro
Our observation
Agenda
What is platform engineering?
Target communities
Characteristics of a successful platform experience
How to "platform engineer" well
Conclusion