What Is Platform Engineering? From A Developer's Perspective

Dave Williams, an expert in platform engineering, dives into the innovative future of managing cloud applications. He highlights the importance of adopting a product mindset to elevate developer productivity. The conversation explores the evolution of software development, illustrating how developers can focus more on coding while leaving operational tasks behind. Williams compares building cloud services to assembling a bicycle, emphasizing the benefits of targeted, modular approaches. He also discusses the shift from traditional software development to platform engineering, prioritizing efficiency and scalability.