Engineering Enablement by Abi Noda Leading platform engineering at Trivago | Thomas Khalil (Trivago)
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Aug 22, 2023 AI Snips
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Fragmented Teams
- Trivago's engineering teams once faced extreme fragmentation, with varying tools and processes.
- Switching teams felt like switching companies due to this inconsistency.
Serverless Lock-in
- Serverless architectures can create lock-in, hindering portability and team productivity.
- Trivago prefers portable microservices to avoid these issues.
Backstage Timing
- Consider timing and internal readiness before rolling out new platforms like Backstage.
- Ensure sufficient IaC coverage and standardized documentation practices for better adoption.