Paradox of Choice: How to Pick an Application Definition That Works for You

Explore a conference talk that delves into the challenge of selecting the right application definition solution for a large-scale development environment. Learn how Intuit's platform engineering team navigated the "Paradox of Choice" among various CNCF Application Definition projects to enhance developer experience for their 5000+ developers. Discover the evaluation process of open-source tools like Kustomize, Helm, KubeVela, and Crossplane, including client-side and server-side solutions. Gain insights into the proof of concept, deciding factors, and competitive analysis that led to their final selection. Conclude with a demonstration of the chosen toolset, showcasing a powerful yet simple application definition for developers in the Fin-Tech industry.