Internal Developer Platforms Explained (No Buzzwords) #devops #kubernetes #platformengineering

Description

Everyone is talking about Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), but what are they actually? 🤔 An IDP is not just a tool—it is a self-service layer built by platform teams to hide infrastructure complexity. Instead of developers getting lost in YAML and networking chaos, they get simple, safe workflows like a "Create Service" button. We also clear up the biggest myth: Backstage is not your platform. It’s just the UI. The real platform is the system of Git, Terraform, and APIs running behind the scenes. Why build one? • Reduce cognitive load for developers. • Eliminate friction and deployment mistakes. • Enable true self-service. Hashtags: #IDP #internaldeveloperplatform #platformengineering #backstage #kubernetes #devops #developertools #softwaredevelopment