Many startups selling dev tools have shifted gears in the last few years, from developers freely using whatever tool they want to team up within the same organization to try and standardize their tech stacks. This trend has been prompted by companies wanting more control over their tech ecosystems, as rampant anarchy can be damaging to a startup’s developmental process.
Platform engineering teams play an important role in developing a strong developer experience for other developers. By focusing on user experience, these teams help to improve the overall development process for those same developers. This makes it easier for them to get their code up and running quickly and efficiently, which benefits the entire company as a whole.
In the world of startups, there are a variety of ways to get your business off the ground. From raising money through angel investors to seeking venture capital, there are plenty of options available when starting a company. However, even with
“The goal of technology is to make the world a better place,” declared Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in a recent article for Brigham Young University Newsroom. He goes on to say that “technology has the potential to help us live more productive lives and further our understanding of
One of the most important aspects of platform engineering is choosing the right tools for developers. A platform team needs to come up with their own tools and documentation but also make buying decisions on core tooling that developers across their entire organization will be able to use. The decision process can be challenging, as different teams need different tools for varying purposes. Platform engineers need to weigh the benefits of specific technologies against each other, and then decide what is required across all teams in order to build a successful product。
Developers are your constituency. They control the future of your product. If you can convince them it’s worth investing time in, your odds of success go up dramatically. Platform engineering teams often have direct stakes in the success or failure of a product and can provide invaluable insights into how it could be improved. Joint communications between developers and platform engineers will ensure that both sides are working towards the same goal and ensuring compatibility between products
Startup founders Nora Jones, Armon Dadgar, and Karl Hughes all have a great deal of experience in the software development space. They each offer their own unique insights into what makes a successful startup and what it takes to create a quality product.
