November 2025
Intermediate to advanced
273 pages
9h 20m
English
Overview
Unlock the potential of platform engineering with 'The Platform Engineering Playbook.' This book not only lays down the fundamentals of platform engineering but also offers advanced insights into building cloud-native internal developer platforms using Kubernetes, Istio, ArgoCD, and more. With this guide, you'll master both the technical and organizational aspects required for successful implementation.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the core principles and importance of platform engineering in modern software development.
- Gain hands-on experience in building cloud-native Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) using tools like Kubernetes and Crossplane.
- Develop the skills to measure platform team success and financially manage cloud resources effectively.
- Learn to address observability and security challenges with tools like Prometheus and Thanos.
- Acquire the knowledge to establish and lead a high-performing platform engineering team in your organization.
Author(s)
George Hantzaras is a seasoned technologist with years of experience in infrastructure management, DevOps, and platform engineering at top organizations. With a passion for cloud-native technologies and a knack for breaking down complex technical topics, George empowers readers with actionable strategies. His clear writing style reflects his dedication to education and collaboration.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for software engineers, DevOps practitioners, site reliability engineers, and cloud engineers looking to advance into platform engineering. Experienced software architects and technology leaders will also find valuable insights into scaling engineering functions. Readers should have a working understanding of DevOps principles and cloud-native development practices.
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