Reliability Enablers #36 Avoiding Critical Platform Engineering Mistakes
Apr 9, 2024
Abby Bangser, a Principal Engineer at Syntasso and former SRE, shares her expertise on the evolving landscape of platform engineering. She emphasizes the importance of concrete definitions and maturity models in navigating this transition. Abby cautions against confusing developer portals with fully functional platforms and discusses the need for customizable, self-service solutions to enhance developer experiences. The conversation also highlights the socio-technical dynamics of platform engineering and the significance of aligning technology with organizational goals.
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Socio-Technical Challenges in Platform Engineering
- Platform engineering, like all software creation, presents a socio-technical challenge.
- Focusing too much on technology without addressing the human element leads to disillusionment.
Technology Evaluation for Platform Engineering
- Evaluate technologies based on your organization's software building preferences and areas for improvement.
- Consider the socio-technical environment surrounding your platform when making implementation decisions.
Syntasso and Kratix: Empowering Platform Engineers
- Abby Bangser discusses her work at Syntasso, focusing on the platform engineer experience.
- Syntasso's Kratix framework aims to empower platform engineers with on-demand, self-service tools.