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Platform engineering strategy

Build internal developer platforms that accelerate delivery

Design and implement internal developer platforms that provide self-service capabilities and accelerate software delivery.

105 minutes
creation

Overview

Design and implement internal developer platforms that provide self-service capabilities and accelerate software delivery.

Learning objectives

  • Assess platform needs
  • Design platform architecture
  • Build self-service capabilities
  • Drive platform adoption

Instructions

Build platform strategy:

1. Survey developer needs 2. Design platform services 3. Build MVP platform 4. Create adoption plan 5. Measure success

Steps

1

Needs assessment

25 minutes

Survey developer pain points

2

Architecture design

30 minutes

Design platform services

3

MVP definition

25 minutes

Define initial capabilities

4

Adoption strategy

20 minutes

Plan platform rollout

5

Success metrics

5 minutes

Define measurements

Pro tips

  • •Start with high-value services
  • •Focus on developer experience
  • •Build incrementally
  • •Measure adoption and satisfaction

Example outcome

Internal platform reducing deployment time by 70%, with 90% developer adoption and high satisfaction scores.

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