Inside the 90-Minute Kubernetes IDP Challenge with Billy Thompson at KubeCon | Akamai

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In this KubeCon conversation, Billy Thompson from Akamai breaks down what really happens when teams try to build a production-ready internal developer platform (IDP) under extreme constraints. His 90-minute Capture-the-Flag style workshop revealed how complex platform engineering can get—and why so many teams struggle with the build vs. buy decision. Thompson shares what surprised him the most, the patterns that slow teams down, and why reusable golden-path templates may be the only sustainable way to scale platform engineering. We also talk about collaboration under pressure, how competition unlocks creativity, and where these workshops are headed next. Check out more at: https://www.akamai.com For the full story visit: www.tfir.io Become a Client/Sponsor: https://tfir.io/tfir-video-vip/ #KubeCon #Kubernetes #PlatformEngineering #InternalDeveloperPlatforms #DevOps #CloudNative #DeveloperExperience #IDP