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DevOps Paradox
DOP 235: Diving Into Platform Engineering Trends With Humanitec
Nov 1, 2023
The podcast discusses the challenges of implementing the 'you build it, you run it' philosophy. It explores the evolution and commercial interests of platform engineering. The abuse of the 'shift left' mentality in software development is examined, highlighting the importance of specialization. The influence of AI, funding, and valuations in the tech industry is discussed, along with building long-term value in a company. The podcast also explores upcoming improvements in platform features and documentation.
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- Abusing the shift left approach in platform engineering can decrease productivity and lead to deployment issues, striking a balance is crucial.
- Evaluating the long-term value and considering organizational needs is essential when determining the usefulness of platform engineering solutions and products.
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Platform Engineering and the Shift Left Challenge
Platform engineering is a valuable evolution in the development process, providing structure and ease of operation for developers. However, the abuse of the shift left approach, where developers are burdened with the entire lifecycle of their code, can lead to decreased productivity and deployment issues. It is essential to strike a balance between empowering developers and avoiding overwhelming them with additional responsibilities. The concept of platform engineering is genuine, but the industry tends to focus on optimizing single statements or buzzwords without considering the context. Building a successful platform requires a high degree of standardization, dynamic generation of configurations, and clear separations of concerns between platform engineers and developers.
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