How Is Platform Engineering Different From DevOps And SRE?
IoTforall, Wednesday, August 7th, 2024
If you've been in the software development field for a while, you've likely come across the terms DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering. They all aim to enhance how we build and maintain systems, but their focuses and approaches differ significantly.
Let's explore how platform engineering differs from DevOps and SRE and show you how each role fits into the bigger picture.
Platform Engineering: Building the Foundations
Platform engineering is a relatively new discipline focused on designing and building toolchains and workflows that enable self-service capabilities for software engineering teams.
Its primary goal is to provide a cohesive platform that abstracts infrastructure complexities, allowing developers to concentrate on coding and delivering features. This approach is particularly beneficial in environments requiring agility and scalability, such as IoT deployments, where rapid iteration and microservices deployment are crucial.