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Spotify's Strong Ownership Model, Fleet Management & "Golden Technologies | Niklas Gustavsson In The Engineering Room Ep. 27
Mar 31, 2024
Niklas Gustavsson, Chief Architect and VP of Engineering at Spotify, discusses Spotify's unique software development and operational strategies, focusing on fleet management, microservices, and 'Golden Technologies' for standardized technology stacks. They explore overcoming misconceptions, pair programming, mentorship, and the significance of simplifying onboarding processes.
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Quick takeaways
- Spotify utilizes Fleet Management to collectively treat software components, automating changes and moving towards less team-centric strong ownership models.
- Platform engineering at Spotify focuses on standardizing technology stacks, automating maintenance processes, and aligning platforms with business needs to minimize developer involvement in infrastructure.
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Spotify's Microservice Architecture and Fleet Management Approach
Spotify has built its software over 15 years with a microservice architecture, leading to a decoupled system consisting of around 3000 different services. To manage this complexity, Spotify implemented fleet management, a shift in mindset to treat software components collectively rather than individually. This approach aims to automate changes across the entire fleet of components, moving away from the team-centric strong ownership model to a more automated and orchestrated system for managing updates and dependencies.
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