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A short feedback loop and a user-centric approach are key to building better software.

Why is getting access to IT systems such a painful experience? In this months article I share the most common issues I see developers have when starting with a new platform, and what platform engineers can do about them.

Eliminating Template Drift and Reducing Technical Debt in Backend Development Are you struggling to improve efficiency of your software development process? Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) like Backstage, Port, Spotify Portal, and Cortex are instrumental in streamlining workflows, enabling service creation, and enforcing best practices. However, despite the availability of these platforms, organizations often struggle with template drift, where services gradually fall out of alignment with evolving standards, leading to continuously increasing technical debt. This becomes a pressing challenge for organizations, as developers spend around 33% of their time on dealing with technical debt, according to a study from McKinsey. #BackendDevelopmentOptimization #TechnicalDebtReduction #InternalDeveloperPlatforms #SoftwareDevelopmentEfficiency #DevOpsBestPractices #ServiceCreationStreamlining #TemplateDriftSolutions #CodeQualityImprovement #SoftwareEngineeringProductivity #DeveloperExperienceEnhancement https://lnkd.in/gDQs7y5b

👂You may have heard that you should treat your developer platform like a product. ☑️That way, it'll be a platform that developers will actually use. 🎯The rise of internal developer portals have allowed platform engineers to better implement this approach, because they help them to define what the developer experience will be. In our latest blog, we explain how - give it a read: #devex #platformengineering #productmanagement

Integrating tools has never been easier. It's really a time for low and no-code operators to shine. You don't need to be a CS major, or a dev. You need to subscribe to some tech newsletters (s/o Irene Yu) and get a sense of what is possible. So many problems can be solved just be easily stringing a few platforms together, or leveraging built-in workflow tools, or looking deeper in to what existing platforms can do for you. Once you start solving low-level problems with low acuity, it becomes easier and easier to move in to more complex challenges. Understanding the logic of how the pieces fit together and how platforms generally operate is the key, not knowing how to code. For operators, no-code/low code solutions are going to continue to become more and more accessible, especially if you know enough to be able to prompt GPTs for what you want. And companies are going to be looking for people who can come in and on top of their regular role, improve processes through the methods offered in those tools. The next time someone on your team says "I wish XYZ tool could do this", see if it can -- try to figure it out. Build your abilities. And get your boss to get you a Zapier subscription because obviously that will help a lot too.

If you've ever heard, "Treat your platform like a product," or "API-as-a-product," then you might be in the software business. But what do they really mean? Why is the "X-as-a-Product" pattern useful? What can it help us do? For one, using this approach can push us to see internal APIs or platforms not just as internal utilities but as having qualities of products (e.g., built for others to use, ideally self-service, etc). While some of these tools might eventually become a public product, this is really about adopting a product mindset even for things that have an internal audience. So is this "as-a-product" mentality just a lie we tell ourselves? Maybe, but it's a useful one. Applying product principles to internal tools can lead to better design, more thoughtful development, and greater recognition for the teams behind these tools. My latest post coves this in much more detail here: https://lnkd.in/gNN3Gh98

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐞𝐳𝐳𝐞 Eezze's cutting-edge low code platform and our backend expertise enables you to expand development capacity, accelerate time-to-market, and deliver robust solutions for your clients. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬: - Expand capacity for backend development: Confidently take on more development work without overburdening your team. - Accelerated delivery of database-driven applications: Eezze's specialized tooling enables us to build complex solutions faster. - Reduce project risk and enhance client satisfaction: Minimize development bottlenecks and deliver solutions in time on budget. Learn more about Eezze and see how it transforms your development process – visit our services page https://eezze.io/services or DM for a consultation. #backenddevelopment #softwareagency #appdevelopment #enterpriseapplications #digitaltransformation

👩💻 Low-code has proven to bring a number of benefits to business. But how can you quantify the ROI a low-code platform delivers? 📈 https://okt.to/i38s5I

🔍 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗽𝘀 Continuous feedback is key to adapting and improving software. Regular insights from users help developers pivot or enhance features, ensuring products remain relevant and valuable. #Feedback, #ProductImprovement

Explore key insights into the software product development process, from planning to deployment. Learn strategies and best practices for building robust, user-friendly software solutions that drive success. #SoftwareDevelopment #ProductDevelopment #TechInsights #SoftwareEngineering #ProductSuccess Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grCckMQJ