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How to implement platform engineering at scale
Learn how to successfully scale platform engineering: from setting business goals and implementing self-service capabilities to fostering developer communities and measuring ROI.
- Start with understanding the “why” - identify clear business goals and pain points before building a platform
- Focus on self-service capabilities with appropriate guardrails - make it easy to do the right thing and hard to do the wrong thing
- Treat the platform as a product with a clear roadmap and user-centric mindset
- Build trust and community through inner source practices and clear contribution guidelines
- Balance autonomy and governance - provide flexibility while maintaining security and compliance standards
- Start small with focused MVPs to demonstrate value before scaling
- Measure success through KPIs like developer satisfaction, time-to-market, incident rates, and cost efficiency
- Documentation and progressive disclosure are crucial - allow users to dig deeper when needed
- Foster a culture of feedback and continuous improvement
- Consider build vs buy decisions carefully based on team capabilities and business constraints
- Ensure platform provides clear value through abstraction and reduced cognitive load for developers
- Focus on automation and self-healing capabilities to reduce manual intervention
- Build strong stakeholder relationships by understanding their specific needs and constraints
- Consider the human aspects - monitor team health, burnout, and maintain sustainable practices