DORA Metrics, DevOps, SRE, SLOs | Platform Engineering 101 with João Alves

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Summary
In this episode of Agile State of Mind, Maria Chec and Joao Alves discuss the evolution of platform engineering, its relationship with DevOps, and the importance of measuring success through metrics like Dora and SLOs.

Takeaways
Platform engineering is about managing complexity for teams.
DevOps focuses on culture and methodologies, while platform engineering is more about tools and practices.
Dora Metrics help measure software delivery performance.
SLOs are crucial for aligning tech with business goals.
SREs automate operations and ensure systems meet SLOs.
Incident response requires coordination between teams.
Abstraction allows users to utilize services without knowing the details.
IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS can be provided internally by platform teams.
The future of platform engineering is intertwined with AI advancements.
Understanding trade-offs is essential in platform engineering.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Platform Engineering
03:45 The Shift from DevOps to Platform Engineering
06:30 Understanding the Role of Platform Engineering
09:07 Key Concepts: SLOs and DORA Metrics
12:03 The Importance of Reliability and Incident Response
14:27 SREs and Their Role in Platform Engineering
17:35 Abstraction in Platform Engineering
20:28 IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Explained
23:37 Future of Platform Engineering and AI
26:29 Recommended Resources and Conclusion