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WHAT IS PLATFORM ENGINEERING?

Platform engineering is the process of building platforms that allow for the rapid development and deployment of software products.

These platforms are typically composed of common components such as databases, web servers, application servers, user interfaces, etc., which can be reused across multiple applications. This enables developers to quickly create new applications without having to start from scratch every time.

Additionally, these frameworks provide access to APIs and SDKs to further speed up development time. By providing common frameworks and components as part of their platform offering, companies can reduce development time while still providing high-quality products to their customers.

 

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WHY IS PLATFORM ENGINEERING IMPORTANT?

Platform engineering is crucial for creating applications and services that are reliable, secure, and scalable.

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Platform engineering is an essential component of modern software development because it allows companies to quickly develop and deploy applications while maintaining quality standards.
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Additionally, platform engineering reduces duplication of effort since teams don’t have to recreate components every time they need them in a new project.
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Finally, well-built platforms enable teams to easily collaborate on projects since components are already established and documented in an organized manner.
BENEFITS OF PLATFORM ENGINEERING

Faster, Easier, Safer.

 

Companies that use platform engineering have several advantages over those that use more traditional software development tech stacks. These advantages include faster software development, enhanced security, and lower operational complexity.

 

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Faster software development

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Enhanced security

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Lower operational complexity

A clear and consistent approach to software development across an organization allows greater alignment of technology and business goals.

CHALLENGES FACED IN THE ADOPTION OF PLATFORM ENGINEERING

There are also some challenges associated with adopting platform engineering.

 

Developing a platform requires significant resources in terms of both money and personnel since there must be enough developers available who understand how the platform works in order for it to be successful. There must be sufficient documentation available so that teams can easily find information when needed. Finally, if updates or changes need to be made down the line then they must be done carefully so as not to disrupt existing systems or cause instability within the system itself.

 

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Significant resources

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Sufficient documentation

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Maintain future stability

A clear and consistent approach to software development across an organization allows greater alignment of technology and business goals.

THE ROADMAP TO SUCCESS FOR PLATFORM ENGINEERING

As more businesses move towards adopting platform engineering there are several steps they should take in order to ensure success.

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Define the goals and objectives of the platform and align them with the company's overall business goals

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Assess the current technology landscape and identify gaps in infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks that need to be addressed

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Develop a plan for building and maintaining the platform, including timelines and resources required

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Establish a governance model for the platform, including roles and responsibilities for platform management and usage

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Roll out the platform in a phased approach, starting with a pilot program and gathering feedback from users

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Continuously monitor and improve the platform based on usage metrics and feedback from users

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Communicate the platform's value proposition and usage guidelines to the organization to drive its adoption