Let’s talk about Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) for a second... via GIPHY It was supposed to be the bridge between developers and operations, designed to bring some sanity to the chaos of production. But here’s the awkward truth: is hiring a separate SRE team even necessary, or should…
Let’s be honest: SCRUM is supposed to make life easier for developers, right? In theory, it's there to help teams stay focused, prioritize tasks, and deliver faster. But ask any developer who’s survived one too many sprint planning sessions or daily stand-ups, and they'll tell you a different…
"Golden Paths" - the magical solution to all your platform engineering problems, right? Just give developers a clear, streamlined process, and everything will run like clockwork. What could go wrong? Well, quite a bit, actually. If you're not careful, that shiny road to productivity can quickly turn into a gilded…
Ah, "Not Invented Here" Syndrome, or as I like to call it, the software engineer's favorite excuse to reinvent the wheel—except this time with more corners. For those blissfully unaware, "Not Invented Here" (NIH) Syndrome is that delightful phenomenon where developers and project managers decide that no existing solution—…
Welcome to Jay on Platforms! via GIPHY Hey there, and welcome to Jay on Platforms! If you’re into platform engineering, or if you just enjoy a good laugh at the quirks of the software engineering world, you’ve found your new favorite corner of the internet. Here, we dive…