
Platform Engineering: Infrastructure Renaissance, Developer Delight
Platform engineering is rapidly transforming how software is developed and deployed. By creating self-service internal developer platforms (IDPs), organizations are empowering their developers to build and ship code faster, more efficiently, and with greater consistency. But what exactly is platform engineering, and how can it benefit your organization? Let's dive into the details.
What is Platform Engineering?
Platform engineering is the discipline of designing and building toolchains and workflows that reduce the cognitive load on developers. It focuses on creating a self-service internal platform, often referred to as an Internal Developer Platform (IDP), that streamlines the software development lifecycle. Think of it as building the "paved road" that makes it easier for developers to ...