Mar 7
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Platform engineering has become a critical discipline for organizations dealing with the growing complexity of modern software development. In this video, Mallory Haigh, Principal Platform Advocate in the Platform Engineering Community, explains what platform engineers actually do and why their role has evolved far beyond traditional DevOps. Platform engineers design and operate internal products that help developers build, ship, and run software more efficiently through self-service systems, standardized workflows, and thoughtful platform design. You’ll learn: - What platform engineers actually build and maintain - Why internal developer platforms should be treated like products - How platform teams reduce cognitive load for developers - The role of golden paths and self-service systems in modern engineering organizations - How platform engineering supports observability, AI enablement, and cloud-native development If you're interested in platform engineering, developer experience, or scaling software delivery in complex organizations, this video explains why platform engineering has become such an important capability.