Exploring the Pros and Cons of Going Platformless

As we move into an era where building and maintaining robust platforms is essential, it's also worth considering the alternative strategy of going platformless. In our upcoming event, Lakmal Warusawithana will share insights and experiences from his journey of building an internal developer platform and overcoming various challenges related to scalability, security, and integration. Before we dive into Lakmal's talk, let's kick off a discussion within our community about the concept of going platformless: 1. **Experiences with Building Platforms:** Have you ever been involved in building or maintaining a platform within your organization? What were the biggest challenges and how did you overcome them? 2. **Benefits of Going Platformless:** For those who have opted for a platformless strategy, what were the primary reasons and how has it impacted your operations and cost-efficiency? 3. **Technical Complexities and Solutions:** What technical challenges have you faced in platform development, particularly around scalability, security, and integration? How did you tackle these issues? 4. **Tools and Technologies:** Lakmal will talk about using technologies like Kubernetes, GitHub Action, API Gateway, Prometheus, Envoy, OpenSearch, Keda, eBPF, and Cilium. Have you used any of these tools, and if so, what was your experience? 5. **Knowledge and Skills:** What types of expertise and skill sets do you believe are critical for building and maintaining a strong platform? How do you ensure your team stays updated with the latest technologies and best practices? 6. **Decision-making Process:** How do you weigh the pros and cons when deciding between building a platform and going platformless? What factors influence your decision the most? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences! This will be a great opportunity to share insights and learn from each other as we prepare for Lakmal's enlightening session.