The Past, the Present, and the Future of Platform Engineering

This conference talk explores the evolution of platform engineering, addressing whether it's genuinely challenging or merely a buzzword. Mauricio Salatino from Diagrid and Viktor Farcic from Upbound examine why previous attempts at building developer platforms have largely failed despite decades of effort. Discover what makes the current landscape different and whether success is now possible. Learn about past approaches, current industry practices, and future directions in platform engineering. Gain insights into the hard truths and challenges of building Kubernetes-based platforms, with practical lessons for teams looking to create platforms that effectively enable other teams. The speakers provide a candid, "pain-infused journey" through the realities of platform engineering in the cloud native ecosystem.