Platform as a Product - Are We Nearly There Yet?

Explore the evolution and current state of platform as a product methodology in this 15-minute conference talk from PlatformCon 2025. Discover how this nearly decade-old concept has evolved within the growing platform engineering movement and learn why the product mindset remains central to building internal platforms that deliver genuine value to developers and organizations. Examine real-world industry examples that demonstrate both the significant benefits organizations have achieved through this approach and the common pitfalls they've encountered during implementation. Gain practical, actionable recommendations for teams ready to adopt platform as a product principles and access valuable resources to guide your next steps in this transformative journey toward more effective platform engineering.