The DevOps platform teams
Platform teams have, in recent years, become the mainstream way of enabling the DevOps 360° technological ecosystem and consequently support Agile DevOps teams in evolving their DevOps adoptions. We define platform teams as cross-functional teams that build frameworks, workflows, and technological utilities, enabling Agile DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end value to their clients through the utilization of technology. In this section, we attempt a rounded and broad deep dive into some of the core aspects of DevOps platform teams.
What is the value proposition of DevOps platform teams?
The DevOps platform teams’ value proposition in our DevOps 360° operating model evolution is rather obvious, I believe, and as expected, is closely aligned with the objective of standardization, while its aspects are more multidimensional. Let us look into some of its core elements:
- Economies of scale and maximization of operational and engineering...