Platform Engineering for Architects
About This Book
This guide shows platform engineers and architects how to design and build internal developer platforms (IDPs) by treating the platform as a product and designing for future needs. It starts from the problem of growing system complexity and IT talent shortages, which make structured, user-focused platform design more important for software delivery and operations.
The book walks through identifying a platform's end users, understanding what they need, and setting its purpose, principles and key performance indicators, with an emphasis on self-service in cloud-native environments. Real-world examples show how to build platforms within and for the cloud using Kubernetes. Readers also learn to develop critical user journeys, use data to guide product decisions, spot missing capabilities, and design platform reference and target architectures. A product-centric approach means involving end users early and keeping the design flexible enough to adapt, while managing complexity and technical debt so the platform can keep evolving.
The chapters cover platform engineering and the craft of building platforms, platform architecture and the Platform as a Product idea, and the foundation for platform capabilities. They go on to Kubernetes as the unified core layer, automation across integration, delivery and deployment, and building for developers and their self-service. The closing chapters deal with secure and compliant products, cost management, choosing technical debt deliberately so platforms stay healthy, and crafting platform products for the future.
The book is written for platform engineers, architects and DevOps professionals who design and manage internal development platforms, and it is also useful for decision-makers who want to improve software delivery and operations in cloud-native settings. Familiarity with cloud computing, Kubernetes and CI/CD helps but is not required.
ISBN: 9781836203582
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