Platform Engineering for Architects
Crafting modern platforms as a product
Platform engineering is the practice of creating environments that can build, test, validate, deploy, and operate software in a secure and cost-efficient way. It involves automation and enables the platform's users, developers, and operations to focus on value creation.A clear definition of your team’s purpose serves as a guiding anchor—keeping you on course during turbulent times, pushing you forward when obstacles arise, and providing stability when momentum threatens to outpace control. It ensures balance, direction, and resilience in every phase of your journey.As technology evolves, IT talent shortages and system complexity make it essential to have structured guidance for building scalable, user-focused platforms. This book provides platform engineers and architects with practical strategies to develop internal development platforms that enhance software delivery and operations. You’ll learn how to identify end users, understand their needs, and define platform goals with a focus on self-service solutions for cloud-native environments. Using real-world examples, the book demonstrates how to build platforms within and for the cloud, leveraging Kubernetes. It also explores the benefits of a product-centric approach to platform engineering, emphasizing early end-user involvement and flexible design principles that adapt to future requirements. Additionally, the book covers techniques for maintaining a sustainable platform while minimizing technical debt. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge to design, define, and implement platform capabilities that align with your organization’s goals. Publication Date: 31st of October 2024Publisher: PacktISBN: 978-1836203599Pages: 374
