Intent Realization in Self-Serve Platforms - PlatformCon 2024

Explore the concept of intent realization in self-serve platforms through this 17-minute conference talk from PlatformCon 2024. Discover how Netflix leverages this approach to enhance developer experience and reduce friction in their data infrastructure. Learn about the importance of bridging the gap between user intent and platform capabilities, and examine the use of tools like drag-and-drop UIs and Gradle plugins for capturing, versioning, and realizing intended actions. Delve into critical use cases such as provisioning data pipelines, data movement, and workflow creation. Gain insights into the limitations of traditional YAML configurations and understand the growing need for more user-friendly interfaces in platform engineering.