Platform Reference Architecture on GCP for Enterprise-Grade Internal Developer Platforms

Explore a comprehensive guide to building enterprise-grade Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in this 54-minute conference talk. Discover design principles for scalable IDPs using interchangeable tools like GCP EKS, CloudSQL, Compass, Humanitec, CloudBuild, and Terraform. Learn how to create effective interaction patterns between platform engineers and developers, standardize config files, and enable true developer self-service. Address common challenges such as low productivity, missing self-service, cognitive developer load, and lack of standardization by transforming static CI/CD setups into dynamic IDPs. Gain insights into platform trends, problem-solving approaches, reference architecture, design principles, and implementation strategies across various planes. Understand the importance of developer control planes, workload specifications, and repository structures. Access additional resources, including presentation slides and upcoming talks, to further enhance your knowledge of platform engineering.

Introduction
Overview
Platform Trends
Problem Solving
Day Zero
Reference Architecture
Design Principles
Planes
Developer Control Plane
Workload Specification
Dry Run
Common Paths
Golden Pop
Repository Structure
Questions
Webinar replay
How do you get devs on board
Challenges in adopting IDPs
How do you quantify visibility
Are there plans to offer local support for the RMCD workflow
Feature flags
Security plan
Starting point
Platform Con