Things You Always Wanted to Know About Building Platforms

Explore the intricacies of Platform Engineering in this 27-minute conference talk from DockerCon 2023. Delve into the reasons behind the need for platforms and the challenges associated with their construction. Gain insights into common pitfalls, patterns, and anti-patterns in platform building. Discover what strategies work effectively, which ones fall short despite expectations, and learn techniques to minimize obstacles during development. Examine how Docker facilitates platform creation and operation. Benefit from real-world lessons learned during platform development, including experiences with YAML, failed tests, infrastructure issues, and GitOps misconfigurations. Led by Ivan Pedrazas, Principal Software Engineer at Docker, this presentation offers valuable knowledge for those interested in the evolving landscape of DevOps and Platform Engineering.