GitLab and Humanitec Platform Orchestrator as a Foundation for Effective Internal Developer Platforms

Discover how to leverage GitLab and Humanitec Platform Orchestrator as a foundation for an effective Internal Developer Platform (IDP) in this 12-minute conference talk. Learn about the complexities of building developer platforms and strategies to avoid common pitfalls. Explore the benefits of starting small and focused, emphasizing developer self-service and autonomy to reduce cognitive load. Understand how existing GitLab installations can be combined with Humanitec Platform Orchestrator to create a solid starting point for your IDP. Gain insights into specific GitLab features that are particularly helpful in this context and how they seamlessly integrate with Humanitec to orchestrate platform capabilities. Delve into practical approaches for building a successful IDP that avoids bottlenecks and delivers quick returns on investment.