• Is Platform Engineering the New DevOps?

  • Apr 3 2024
  • Length: 29 mins
  • Podcast

Is Platform Engineering the New DevOps?

  • Summary

  • Summary

    In this episode of A Pint of Scotch, the hosts discuss the topic of platform engineering and its relationship to DevOps. They define platform engineering as a discipline that involves designing and building tool chains and workflows that enable self-service capabilities for software engineering in cloud-native environments. The hosts emphasize that platform engineering is not meant to replace DevOps but rather enhance its practices. They also explore the role of generative AI and machine learning in platform engineering and discuss considerations for investing in these technologies. The episode concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

    Takeaways

    • Platform engineering is a discipline that enables self-service capabilities for software engineering in cloud-native environments.

    • Platform engineering enhances DevOps practices by providing common tools and capabilities and improving developer experience and productivity.

      • Generative AI and machine learning can play a significant role in platform engineering, from optimizing workflows to improving security and compliance
      • Before investing in generative AI and machine learning, organizations should consider the business value, technical value, and overall value generated by these technologies.
    • Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Background

      02:01 Defining Platform Engineering

      03:20 Platform Engineering vs. DevOps

      08:50 Enhancing DevOps with Platform Engineering

      16:35 The Role of Generative AI and Machine Learning

      25:36 Considerations for Investing in Generative AI and Machine Learning

      27:13 Summary and Closing


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