The Power of a Brownfield Mindset When Building Your Platforms

Explore the concept of brownfield platform development in this 12-minute conference talk. Challenge conventional greenfield approaches and discover techniques for building successful platforms within existing systems. Learn how platforms often evolve from recognizing inefficiencies and consolidating capabilities in developer teams. Gain insights into brownfield software development, which involves deploying new systems alongside legacy infrastructure. Understand why most platforms are inherently brownfield and how this mindset can lead to more effective platform engineering initiatives.