Rachael Wonnacott, at QCon London, discussed the challenges faced by organizations like Fidelity International in building developer platforms amidst legacy processes. She emphasized the importance of focusing on business value rather than solely on developer experience when creating these platforms. Wonnacott highlighted the need to acknowledge existing organizational structures while transitioning to modern cloud-based solutions, noting that while some teams benefit from adopting DevOps practices, others may encounter difficulties. A successful approach to platform building requires understanding the broader enterprise context while aiming for standardized processes and reduced complexity.
Platforms are really about business value, and while developer experience is a leading factor in achieving this, it is secondary to it.
Dropping a contemporary platform onto an enterprise with long-established structures, and legacy processes and systems may not go well.
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