Panel: Platform Engineering and Scaling DevX for Growing Teams

This panel discussion features experts Chris Westerhold, Michelle Alexander, Stefan Mueller, and Jared Belmore, who share insights on improving developer experience (DevEx) and platform engineering across various company stages. They explore strategies for driving engineering effectiveness, onboarding new developers efficiently, and optimizing developer workflows.

Key Points
🌟 Leadership Alignment: Essential for successful DevEx initiatives.

🔧 Tools and Automation: Utilizing tools like dependabot and AI for efficiency.

🤝 Collaboration: Creating cross-functional teams for better results.

📊 Metrics: Using Dora and space metrics for directional insights.

🛠️ Optimizing Developer Workflows: Removing mundane tasks to focus on meaningful work.

🚀 Scaling: Ensuring platforms scale efficiently with company growth.

📚 Knowledge Management: Addressing knowledge silos and documentation challenges.

🎯 Targeted Initiatives: Focusing on specific pain points for improvements.

💬 Feedback Loops: Continuous feedback for iterative improvements.

👩‍💻 Community and Advocacy: Engaging with developers for better adoption.