Only you can build your internal developer platform, but OSS can make it affordable to do so

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1. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Only you can build your internal developer platform, but OSS can make it affordable to do so Abby Bangser https://stateofopencon.com/ #stateofopencon #soocon24 #openuk https://hachyderm.io/@openuk abby@syntasso.io | @a_bangser | hachyderm.io/@abangser
2. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Well that's a mouthful! Only you can build your internal developer platform, but OSS can make it affordable to do so
3. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Today's agenda ➔ Describing platforms in relation to software delivery ➔ Effectively leveraging build and buy ➔ Current OSS solutions to help Only you can build your internal developer platform, but OSS can make it affordable to do so
4. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Platforms create a raised foundation Photo by KE ATLAS on Unsplash
5. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Platforms create a raised foundation Platforms can enable building higher and faster Photo by Victor on Unsplash
6. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Platforms create a raised foundation Platforms can enable building higher and faster But they must be built for purpose and resilience Photo by Yiran Ding on Unsplash
7. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Therefore, Internal (Developer) Platforms provide tools to enable a specific organisation to move farther and faster by reducing overhead costs per user (employee)
8. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser What makes an Internal (Developer) Platform built for purpose?
9. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Helps people do their jobs Has low risk and cost to adopt Supports business goals
10. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Helps people do their jobs Has low risk and cost to adopt Supports business goals Maybe not what you expected?
11. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Internal platforms succeed by investing in their characteristics, not their specific capabilities.
12. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Helps people do their jobs Software delivery has fairly stable jobs to be done. Priorities and implementation nuance differ per company.
13. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Has low risk and cost to adopt Jobs are already being done. You need to provide 10x improvement or bust.
14. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Supports business goals Business aim to enhance profit and minimise cost and risk. Platforms codify business process to increase speed and mitigate cost and risk.
15. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Internal platforms succeed by investing in their characteristics, not their specific capabilities.
16. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Internal platforms succeed by investing in their characteristics, not their specific capabilities. Self-Service and Business relevance over which IaC tool you use
17. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser A short story if I had focused on the tech…
18. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser CODE EDITOR variable "bucket_name" { type = string } variable "team_name" { type = string } resource "aws_s3_bucket" "custom_bucket" { bucket = var.bucket_name acl = "private" tags = { team = var.team_name } } CODE EDITOR module "my-special-bucket" { source = "./modules/platform" bucket_name = "my-special-bucket" team_name = "sooc" } Automate and abstract
19. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Terraform repository CI/CD pipeline AWS actual state Approval Process
20. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser What makes an Internal (Developer) Platform built for resilience?
21. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Allows extension Enables composition Is durable across trends
22. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Allows extension Change is inevitable. Instead of fighting it, manage change by incorporating extensions with helpful standards.
23. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Relational NoSQL Containers wasm Exploration is healthy, Avoidance of requirements is painful
24. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Enables composition A small difference doesn't have to require a complete replacement. Allow building from existing pieces, even if one aspect changes.
25. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser https://opensource.com
26. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Is durable across trends You will have generations of unfinished tech migrations. Don't leave existing solution and their maintainers in the dust.
27. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser
28. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser and sustain Internal platforms succeed by investing in their characteristics, not their specific capabilities.
29. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser and sustain Internal platforms succeed by investing in their characteristics, not their specific capabilities. Enablement and Fleet management over Command and control
30. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser All well and good in theory… How is this managed in practice?
31. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Beyond trivial solutions, every company requires both purchased and custom built tools
32. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Businesses succeed by knowing what to build and when to buy wardleymaps.com/sourcing
33. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser What is custom when it comes to internal platforms?
34. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Diverse software languages and architectures Authorisation and authentication Process for approvals and governance Culture and flair Custom is your special sauce
35. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Keeping the custom bits lean requires intention and design
36. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Architecture can enable evolutionary resilience Thinnest Viable Platform Photo by Courtney Smith on Unsplash Custom business layer Custom capability Product capability Commodity capability Commodity capability
37. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser and sustain Internal platforms succeed by investing in their characteristics, not their specific capabilities. managing and
38. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser OSS today is leading the way in meeting these needs Allows extension Enables composition Is durable across trends Helps people do their jobs Has low risk and cost to adopt Supports business goals
39. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Demo
40. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Want to know more? And contact me for a VM to try this yourself!
41. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser Thank you Abby Bangser abby@syntasso.io | @a_bangser | hachyderm.io/@abangser
42. hachyderm.io/@abangser @a_bangser #stateofopencon #soocon24 #openuk