Platform Democracy - Rethinking Who Builds and Consumes Your Internal Platform
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Explore a revolutionary approach to platform engineering that breaks down traditional silos between developers and operators through platform democracy. Challenge the conventional model of rigid boundaries between platform teams and service owners that often leads to increased complexity and siloed responsibilities. Discover how internal platforms can transform into open ecosystems where producers and consumers collaborate seamlessly, moving beyond the traditional divide that hampers modern platform operations. Learn practical implementation strategies using Kratix to demonstrate how promises, plugins, and automated fleet upgrades enable shared ownership while reducing operational friction and scaling platform capabilities effectively. Examine flexible workflows that support continuous contribution and consumption patterns both within organizations and extending beyond traditional boundaries. Understand how to modernize platform models through greater openness, intelligent automation, and distributed responsibility structures that empower teams to work more collaboratively. Gain insights into creating sustainable platform ecosystems that foster innovation while maintaining operational excellence through democratic participation in platform development and consumption.
Syllabus
Platform democracy: Rethinking who builds and consumes your internal platform - Colin Humphreys
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