Debunking Platform Engineering Myths

Platform engineering is generating a lot of buzz in software delivery circles, and for good reason. At Mesoform, we champion a comprehensive approach, viewing your delivery platform as a vital, engineered product. Often, isolated viewpoints lead to fragmented and inefficient systems.

This new piece from Gareth, our founder, Google Developer Expert and Cloud Innovator, cuts through the noise by tackling common misconceptions about platform engineering. Below is a brief summary of some of the questions answered but if you really want to know more, download our free ebook.

Is Platform Engineering Really Necessary for Us?

Every organisation delivering software has a platform, whether consciously designed or not. So the likelihood is that you would benefit from platform engineering. In the ebook, you can discover why intentional platform engineering can transform your software delivery process, regardless of your current setup.

Isn't platform engineering just advanced automation or DevOps?

Platform engineering was borne out of DevOps and, in many cases, is the answer to DevOps done wrong. In the ebook, you can explore the distinctions between platform engineering and related concepts to understand its unique value proposition in modern software delivery.

Should platform engineering principles apply to every application?

We've heard this question many times, and it is a common misbelief that having an opinionated view means it should apply across all things, everywhere. In the ebook, you can discover the nuanced answer to whether platform engineering principles are universally applicable across all your applications.

Is Platform Engineering Just the Latest Trend?

While the term may be trending now, teams have been building developer platforms and applying platform engineering practices successfully for years. In the ebook, you can learn why this is more than a passing fad and represents a fundamental shift in how we approach software delivery in complex technological environments.

Does Platform Engineering Mean Starting Over or Lead to Vendor Lock-In?

Building the right initial platform engineering team is crucial. It’s also vital that this team proactively considers future requirements and brings experience working with various vendors. This is especially important given that a significant majority (88%) of organisations recognise the strategic advantages of a multi-cloud approach, which, according to TechTarget’s 2023 report on Multi-cloud Application Deployment and Delivery Decision Making, is becoming increasingly intricate. So the answer is: not if you ensure you get the right team and don’t just employ people who know only AWS. But, download our free ebook to delve into more typical worries surrounding the adoption of platform engineering in more detail.

Will Platform Engineering Stifle Developer Creativity?

Another question we hear from time to time comes back to the idea that having an opinion is bad. In this case, it's about blocking software developers from doing their job. However, it's been shown repeatedly that doing so frees up so much time for these engineers that innovation grows. In the ebook, you can explore more about the common concern that platform engineering impacts developer innovation.

At Mesoform, we believe understanding what platform engineering is and isn't is crucial for navigating the complexities of modern software delivery.

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