DevOps to Platform Engineering: A New Era🎙️

Summary In this conversation, Kevin Evans and Abby Bangser delve into the intricacies of platform engineering, exploring its evolution from DevOps, the role of platform engineers, and the significance of internal developer platforms.

They discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating effective platforms, the importance of APIs, and the impact of observability and AI in enhancing platform engineering practices. Abby shares insights on how to get started with platform engineering, emphasizing the need for a user-centric approach and the value of creating interfaces that streamline processes.

In this conversation, Kevin Evans and Abby Bangser delve into the intricacies of platform engineering, exploring its evolution from DevOps, the role of platform engineers, and the significance of internal developer platforms. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating effective platforms, the importance of APIs, and the impact of observability and AI in enhancing platform engineering practices. Abby shares insights on how to get started with platform engineering, emphasizing the need for a user-centric approach and the value of creating interfaces that streamline processes.