From Kubernetes to PaaS to Golden Paths - The Evolution of Developer Platforms

Overview

Explore the evolution of cloud-native platforms and developer experiences in this insightful conference talk. Delve into the journey from Kubernetes to Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and beyond, examining the challenges developers face in building, shipping, and running applications on Kubernetes. Learn about the concept of a developer control plane and its potential to provide the ideal balance of tools and platform capabilities. Discover key insights on treating platforms as products, prioritizing user experience for developers, and focusing on workflow and tool interoperability. Gain valuable perspectives on the CNCF ecosystem through the lens of a developer control plane, and explore future trends in this emerging category. Walk away with practical takeaways on building effective platforms and enhancing developer productivity in the cloud-native landscape.

Syllabus

Intro
Spoiler alert!
@danielbryantuk (he/him)
Developers are being told to shift left
Core app/dev platform requirements
Kubernetes: Platform foundations
What did I learn?
Platform as Product: The Golden Path
Product-led
Ambassador Labs: Drinking our own
Good UX (for platforms)
Shout out to the Argo Project
Workflow and interop
Interop Example: Emissary-Ingress & Linkerd
The need for a platform control plane emerges
Building the golden path(s)
Ambassador Labs Podcast Insights
The need for a developer control plane (DCP)
The CNCF ecosystem is the foundation for a modern developer control plane
From Kubernetes to Paas to... Golden Paths