Explore how to effectively combine key CNCF open source projects to solve common platform engineering challenges in this 22-minute conference talk. Learn practical strategies for integrating Backstage, KubeVela, Argo, Flux, Dapr, and Crossplane to streamline infrastructure management, implement GitOps workflows, enhance developer self-service capabilities, and bring structure to complex cloud native environments. Discover battle-tested approaches to breaking free from the cycle of tool overload and unclear implementation paths that plague many platform engineers. Gain actionable insights for simplifying developer support while maintaining stable and scalable infrastructure, with real-world examples and practical guidance you can implement immediately in your own platform engineering initiatives.