Plattformteamene

Plattformteamene, often translated as platform teams, are a concept within modern software development and IT operations that focuses on building and maintaining internal platforms. These platforms serve as a foundation for other teams, often referred to as product teams or feature teams, to build and deploy their applications more efficiently and reliably. The primary goal of a platform team is to reduce the cognitive load on product teams by abstracting away complex infrastructure concerns, such as provisioning, deployment, networking, and security.

By providing self-service capabilities, platform teams empower product teams to focus on delivering business value rather than managing underlying technology. This often involves creating standardized tools, services, and workflows that are easy to use and understand. Key characteristics of platform teams include a strong emphasis on developer experience, automation, and continuous improvement. They act as internal product managers, gathering feedback from their internal customers (the product teams) to iterate and enhance the platform.

The adoption of platform teams is closely linked to principles of DevOps and site reliability engineering. They aim to create a stable, scalable, and secure environment that supports rapid innovation. The success of a platform team is typically measured by the increased speed and decreased friction experienced by the product teams that consume their platform, as well as improvements in operational stability and security posture.