Building a Dynamic Internal Developer Platform: A Reference Architecture for AWS-Focused Setups
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Overview
Explore the architectural components of a modern dynamic Internal Developer Platform (IDP) in this 56-minute conference talk by Kaspar von Grünberg. Learn how to design and implement a scalable IDP using interchangeable tools like AWS EKS, RDS, Backstage, Humanitec, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and Terraform. Discover best practices for creating a dynamic IDP that enables developer self-service and reduces operational burden. Gain insights on overcoming common challenges such as low productivity, missing self-service, cognitive developer load, and lack of standardization through IDP adoption. Access presentation slides for further reference and explore additional resources, including upcoming talks and the Platform Engineering Slack community.
Syllabus
Building a dynamic IDP: A reference architecture for AWS-focused setups • Kaspar von Grünberg
Taught by
Platform Engineering