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Russel unpacks the myths surrounding IDPs. Using real-world examples and a philosophical lens, he explores the critical choices that separate successful platforms from the ones developers refuse to touch.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Myth vs. Reality: Which platform engineering promises actually hold water?
- The Franken-platform: How to avoid building a tool no one wants to use.
- Scaling Safely: Strategies for cost-effective growth in teams of 50+.
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🔍 FAQ
1. Why do companies with 50+ people need Platform Engineering?
At this size, manual processes and fragmented toolchains begin to break. A platform allows you to scale safely and cost-effectively by providing "Golden Paths" that help teams move fast without reinventing the wheel.
2. What is the "Trough of Disillusionment" in this context?
It’s the phase where the initial hype of Platform Engineering meets the reality of implementation challenges. Many organizations struggle here if they treat the platform as a pure tooling project rather than a product for their developers.
3. How do we ensure developers actually love the platform?
By applying a "Product Mindset." This means listening to developer pain points, ensuring the platform is self-service, and prioritizing ease of use over rigid enforcement.
4. Is Platform Engineering just about DevOps tools?
No. As Russ Miles explains, it’s a philosophical and organizational shift. It’s about how you structure your delivery and the choices you make to balance safety with developer autonomy.
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