You Built an Internal Platform - So What, Now What?

Explore the cultural impacts and challenges of implementing an Internal Developer Platform in this 12-minute conference talk from PlatformCon 2023. Discover strategies for scaling platform adoption beyond early adopters, addressing resistance from developers focused solely on code deployment, and navigating the complexities of integrating legacy applications. Learn from the speaker's experiences building internal platforms at three different companies, gaining insights on what to expect and potential pitfalls to avoid. Delve into topics such as creating default paved paths, managing friction in workflows, and deploying starter kits in new repositories. Gain valuable perspectives on engaging teams responsible for revenue-generating applications and legacy systems. Enjoy a mix of practical advice and lighthearted references to popular sci-fi franchises throughout this informative presentation on advancing your platform engineering initiatives.