Backstage and Platform Architecture - Design Patterns for Effective Platform Engineering

Discover the critical role of effective platform architecture and design patterns in this 15-minute conference talk from PlatformCon 2023. Explore the limitations of Backstage as a standalone platform solution and gain insights into creating a robust platform ecosystem. Learn which platform abstractions should handle specific platform tasks and how to maximize your Backstage investment. Delve into the characteristics of exceptional platform design and its integration with powerful platform UI technologies like Backstage. Understand how to future-proof your platform against evolving business needs and avoid costly failures. Gain valuable knowledge about platform design patterns, abstractions, and the optimal placement of Backstage within a well-structured platform architecture. Explore which layers of the platform system should be responsible for delivering specific outcomes to stakeholders. Presented by Christopher Hedley, Co-Founder and Engineer at Syntasso, this talk equips you with essential information to make informed decisions about platform design and implementation.