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Mastering Enterprise Platform Engineering
Mastering Enterprise Platform Engineering

Mastering Enterprise Platform Engineering: A practical guide to platform engineering and generative AI for high-performance software delivery

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Mastering Enterprise Platform Engineering

Introduction to Modern Platform Engineering

In this book, we will dive into the transformative world of Platform Engineering, where cutting-edge technology and innovative processes converge to accelerate software development and delivery, creating business value at an unprecedented velocity. This field has emerged as a pivotal force shaping the digital landscape, empowering organizations to be more agile, efficient, and competitive. Here, you will gain a deep understanding of the strategic importance and technological underpinnings that make Platform Engineering an indispensable part of modern IT strategy. This chapter takes you on a stimulating journey through the evolution, principles, and strategic significance of Platform Engineering, providing actionable knowledge to enhance your operational and developmental capabilities.

In this chapter, we’ll explore three pivotal areas that shed light on the rise and relevance of Platform Engineering. First, we’ll trace its...

Technical requirements

There are no technical requirements for this chapter. A baseline understanding of Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles, along with an insight into your organization’s customer value proposition and software development life cycle, will be advantageous in contextualizing the strategic discussions and insights presented in this chapter.

What is Platform Engineering?

At the dynamic intersection of technology and customer demands, a powerful new paradigm has emerged that is fundamentally redefining the contours of software development and operations: Platform Engineering. This innovative discipline heralds a transformative shift, reimagining the digital landscape by enabling organizations to harness technology with precision, scalability, and efficiency.

At its core, a platform is a cohesive set of digital tools and shared infrastructure designed to deliver value through repeatable and standardized processes. Platforms incorporate core components such as Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), which provide developers with self-service tools for managing their workflows; Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistent, declarative infrastructure management; and automated CI/CD pipelines, which enable secure software supply chains and accelerate the delivery of high-quality applications.

Platform Engineering builds on...

Transforming the digital landscape through the DevOps revolution

The annals of technological progress are punctuated by defining moments that redefine the process of business value creation. In software development and operations, DevOps represents a seminal shift in philosophy that drives cultural and technical transformations. It is not just about streamlining processes but fundamentally changing how we experience and interact with technology. DevOps is a powerful tool that enhances productivity, innovation, and user experience. It is a vital component of modern business strategy and a key driver of success in the digital age.

In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements, the emergence of DevOps stands as a watershed moment, reflecting a paradigm shift in how software is developed, delivered, and maintained. At its heart, DevOps is more than a set of practices or tools; it represents a cultural and professional movement that embodies a philosophy of integration, communication...

Evolution of DevOps to Platform Engineering

The evolution of Platform Engineering is a narrative of adaptation and foresight, emerging as a natural progression from the practices and philosophy pioneered by the DevOps movement. As organizations sought to scale their DevOps practices, they encountered significant challenges. While integrating development, testing, security, and operations within single teams improved agility and collaboration, this approach became increasingly costly and unsustainable at scale. Additionally, as each team optimized for its local environment, inconsistencies arose at a global level, leading to fragmented tooling, disparate workflows, and isolated silos of DevOps teams. Here is a high-level comparison of DevOps and Platform Engineering:

Focus Area

DevOps

Platform Engineering

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Bridging...

A brief analysis of existing technologies

The technological ecosystem supporting Platform Engineering and DevOps is rich and varied, with each tool and platform carrying its own set of strengths and trade-offs. In this analysis, we will scrutinize the key technologies, their functionalities, ease of integration, and alignment with DevOps principles. This analysis is by no means comprehensive, and one only needs to look at the Cloud-Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) landscape (https://landscape.cncf.io) to appreciate the complexity of the digital ecosystem.

However, adopting and managing a vast array of tools introduces significant challenges. Dependency management becomes increasingly difficult as tools interconnect in non-standardized ways, often leading to integration complexity and operational inefficiencies. Organizations frequently encounter issues such as fragmented workflows, lack of interoperability, and tool sprawl, which can hinder efforts to scale and standardize practices...

Actionable takeaways

As we come to the end of this journey of exploring modern Platform Engineering, we find ourselves at a crossroads of contemplation and execution. Our voyage took us through the DevOps revolution, the progress of Platform Engineering, its significance to the enterprise, the interdependent connection with DevOps, and the evaluation of technologies. Here are some insights gleaned from this exploration that offer a roadmap for enterprises to harness the transformative power of these practices:

  • Embrace the Platform Engineering mindset: Establish a culture that values preparation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Create a center of excellence for Platform Engineering to champion best practices and share knowledge across teams.
  • Strategically select your tools: Perform a comprehensive analysis of your organization’s needs and select the appropriate mix of tools that enhance your DevOps practices. Look for tools that provide the right balance between...

Summary

In this chapter, we demonstrate the transformative power of merging Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles to enhance organizational efficiency and agility. We explore the strategic significance of Platform Engineering and its impact on creating competitive advantages. We emphasize the importance of selecting the appropriate technological foundation to achieve these benefits.

In the next chapter, Architectural Foundations and Strategy, we delve deeper into designing resilient, future-oriented platform architectures that align with business outcomes. By doing so, we prepare your enterprise for future growth and innovation.

Further reading

For further reading on the foundations of DevOps and its evolution, we highly recommend the following resources:

  • The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford, which offers insights into applying DevOps principles in practice.
  • Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations by Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim, which provides statistical evidence of the effectiveness of DevOps practices.
  • The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, & Security in Technology Organizations by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, and John Willis, often the first one most DevOps professionals start with, provides a great overview of DevOps and imparts a good, generalized knowledge of the field.
  • Continuous Delivery: Reliable Software Releases through Build, Test, and Deployment Automation by Jez Humble and David Farley, provides a solid foundation...
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  • Apply proven frameworks and real-world strategies to design scalable, high-performing platforms
  • Integrate AI-powered observability, security, compliance into your platform using best practices
  • Work through hands-on tutorials and case studies to implement platform engineering successfully for measurable business impact
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Modern organizations must deliver software faster, ensure platform stability, and adopt AI, all while reducing operational complexity and cost. But fragmented tooling, scaling challenges, and limited developer enablement hinder progress – driving engineering leaders to seek a cohesive strategy for efficiency, resilience, and innovation. In this book, Dr. Mark Peters and Dr. Gautham Pallapa join forces to resolve these complexities by showing you how to build scalable platforms, operate them efficiently through automation and AI, and optimize software delivery pipelines for continuous value. The chapters cover core principles, including platform architecture, self-service enablement, and developer experience. You’ll explore proven frameworks for cultural transformation, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement, along with 10 bold predictions about the future of platform engineering to help you anticipate trends and lead through change with confidence. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to design and implement resilient, intelligent platforms, accelerate innovation, and drive measurable business impact, positioning you and your organization as leaders in the next era of platform engineering.

Who is this book for?

This book is for experienced professionals across IT, product, and business functions who are responsible for building, operating, optimizing, or scaling platform capabilities. It is tailored for platform engineers, DevOps engineers, software developers, IT operations teams, transformation leaders, and business executives looking to align platform strategy with organizational goals. A solid understanding of DevOps practices, cloud-native technologies, and software development lifecycles, as well as familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and modern application deployment is a must.

What you will learn

  • Discover how modern platform engineering drives scalability and sustainable business value
  • Design and implement internal developer platforms with self-service, golden paths, and AI automation
  • Integrate AI and machine learning for predictive observability and smart workload optimization
  • Use leadership and cultural transformation frameworks to build high-performance platform teams
  • Measure and optimize platform success through KPIs and FinOps strategies
  • Accelerate software delivery by unifying existing tools and workflows into cohesive, scalable platforms
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17 Chapters
Part 1: Build Establish the Enterprise Platform Foundation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Introduction to Modern Platform Engineering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Architectural Foundations and Strategy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Cultural Transformation and Leadership Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: The Platform Engineering Ecosystem Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Execute Run Enterprise Platforms with Precision Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Platform Engineering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Engineering Platform Data Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Security, Compliance, and Risk Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Real-World Applications and Case Studies Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Testing, Quality Assurance, and Operations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Accelerate Deliver Business Value and Lead the Future Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Building High-Performance Platform Teams Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: From Vision to Reality: Mastering Enterprise Platform Engineering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Unlock Your Exclusive Benefits Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Lots of theoretical information but not enough practical ones. The book is a description of platform engineering rather than a guide to it this means that you will understand concepts but you will not get enough details on how components are configured to talk one another.
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