Plenty of Platforms - Lessons Learned from a Decade of Experience

Explore a comprehensive conference talk from Devoxx Greece 2024 that delves into the world of platforms in IT. Learn from speakers Gregor Hohpe, Michele Danieli, and Jean-Francois Landreau as they share a decade's worth of experience in building and implementing platforms within large organizations. Discover the true characteristics of technical platforms and the organizational requirements necessary to fully leverage their capabilities. Gain insights into various platform types, including internal developer platforms, cloud platforms, business capability platforms, data platforms, and multi-sided market platforms. Understand how these platforms aim to address complexity, friction, cognitive load, and compliance issues in IT environments. Examine why some platform initiatives fall short of their promises, particularly in large-scale organizational settings. This 38-minute session offers valuable lessons learned and practical knowledge for IT professionals looking to navigate the platform landscape effectively.