Platform Engineering for Software Developers and Architects

Explore platform engineering from the perspective of software developers and architects in this 17-minute conference talk that delves deeper into building successful platforms and their impact on the software development lifecycle. Understand what constitutes an effective platform build and how it can both positively and negatively influence development processes. Discover how platform architecture intersects with software architecture, learning how fundamental principles of coupling and cohesion apply to platform components in the same way they apply to software systems. Examine what to expect from a well-designed platform, including comprehensive coverage of how applications are built, shipped, and operated within platform environments. Learn about essential platform metrics grounded in established developer experience frameworks including DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment), SPACE (Satisfaction and well-being, Performance, Activity, Communication and collaboration, Efficiency and flow), and DevEx (Developer Experience), providing concrete ways to measure platform effectiveness and developer productivity.