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The Evolution of Platform Engineering with Luca Galante
Ankit and Luca discuss the evolving landscape of platform engineering, its relationship with DevOps, and the necessity of Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) in enhancing developer productivity.
April 11, 2025
Platform engineering
Guest
Luca Galante
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