Companies in today’s rapidly evolving software development landscape are always looking for methods to increase output, simplify procedures, and speed up the delivery of high-quality software. Implementing internal developer platforms (IDPs) and investing in platform engineering are potent methods for reaching these objectives. These creative approaches aim to equip developers with the tools and frameworks necessary to execute on expected timelines and deliver desired outcomes. According to Gartner, these portals allow software engineering executives to “establish a flexible ‘app store’ that enhances software reuse, elevates the experience of onboarding developers, simplifies software delivery, and promotes knowledge sharing.”

In this whitepaper, we’ll discuss what internal developer platforms are, why they’re so important, and how platform engineering can help organizations build top-notch dev teams.