Rootconf 2025 Annual Conference CfP

Description:
In today’s dynamic landscape of software development, platform engineering plays a crucial role in ensuring developer efficiency, operational scalability, and business agility. This talk explores the journey from establishing a Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) to scaling it effectively to support enterprise-wide adoption.
We will begin by defining what constitutes an MVP in platform engineering, differentiating it from a traditional Minimum Viable Product. We’ll then present a structured framework that focusses on a clear product roadmap, key design principles, simplicity avoiding early-stage complexities, further steps to scale-out and take it to the next level.
We will also address the developer experience, discussing how Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) can enable teams to operate efficiently while maintaining security and compliance. Real-world case studies will illustrate successes, challenges, and lessons learned in implementing scalable platform solutions.

Key Takeaways from the session would be:

• Understanding the distinction between a Minimum Viable Platform and a Minimum Viable Product
• A framework for demonstrating rapid value and adoption through pioneering teams
• Common pitfalls in platform engineering and strategies to avoid them
• Best practices for scaling infrastructure and standardization across teams
• Enhancing developer experience through Internal Developer Platforms
• Practical development timelines for building a Minimum Viable Platform
• Real-world case studies and lessons learned

Neel Shah - Developer Advocate at Middleware
Profile: https://bento.me/neelshah