EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
HOW DO YOU STRIKE THE RIGHT BALANCE IN OVERCOMING PLATFORM ENGINEERING CHALLENGES ?
In a rapidly evolving tech landscape , platform engineering is critical for enabling both a seamless developer experience and scalable infrastructure orchestration .
However , striking the right balance between enhancing developer experience ( DevEx ) and maintaining robust , scalable systems can be challenging .
Organizations must integrate feedback loops and iterative development and take a product-centric approach to ensure that platform tools meet developer needs without compromising the underlying infrastructure . This requires collaboration across teams , and a focus on standardization , automation and quality .
Derek Ashmore , Application Transformation Principal , Asperitas , answers our questions on how platform engineering can address these challenges and support both developer satisfaction and business outcomes .
hHow can organizations effectively balance improving developer experience with the need for scalable infrastructure orchestration in platform engineering ?
Platform engineering , while intended to improve DevEx , can inadvertently degrade it if not implemented thoughtfully . Here are some ways to keep developer experience balanced with platform engineering needs .
Collaborate with Developers : Involve developers early in the design process to ensure the platform aligns with their needs and priorities .
Iterate Incrementally : Build and release platform features in small , manageable increments based on user feedback . Automated testing for platform engineering products is essential so that incremental improvements don ’ t degrade the quality of the product .
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