Crossing the Chasm: From Conception to Early Majority on the New York Times Internal Developer Platform

Explore a 16-minute conference talk from PlatformCon 2024 that delves into The New York Times' journey in developing their Internal Developer Platform (IDP). Gain valuable insights into implementing a cloud strategy that promotes platform centralization while addressing challenges to team autonomy. Learn how the organization crafted a powerful yet user-friendly IDP interface, offering significant value to the cloud-native community. Discover effective strategies for abstracting Kubernetes complexities without compromising control and customization. Examine the intricate trade-offs and decision-making processes crucial for navigating the cloud-native landscape, with a focus on enhancing developer experience and platform efficiency. Use this presentation to inform your organization's approach to developer tooling and CI/CD strategies, contributing to the ongoing evolution of cloud-native best practices.