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.