The Real Purpose of Platform Engineering – And Why It’s Not Just DevOps 2.0

Dive deep into the differences between DevOps and platform engineering. While DevOps aimed to bridge the gap between development and operations, its real-world implementation has often led to overburdened developers and fragmented processes. This document clarifies how platform engineering addresses these challenges by introducing a product-thinking mindset to internal platforms—turning them into tools that serve developers directly. Learn how internal developer platforms (IDPs) with standardised workflows, self-service features, and golden paths reduce friction and enable faster, more reliable software delivery.

When (and Where) to Apply Platform Engineering for Maximum Business Impact

Many organisations wonder whether platform engineering should be applied universally or only to specific projects. This guide unpacks how to approach platform engineering strategically—not as a blanket solution but as a targeted practice to reduce cognitive load where it matters most. Learn how to evaluate your application landscape, identify bottlenecks in infrastructure and deployment, and focus platform efforts on areas with the most operational complexity. It’s about working smarter, not harder, by simplifying high-friction processes while leaving straightforward ones untouched.

How to Build a Future-Proof Platform Without Locking Yourself In

There’s a common fear that embracing platform engineering means ripping everything out and starting from scratch—or worse, locking yourself into a single vendor’s ecosystem. This document addresses those concerns head-on. You’ll learn why platform engineering, when done right, actually increases flexibility by designing for multi-cloud environments and anticipating future architectural needs. Mesoform’s approach emphasises assembling a skilled, forward-thinking platform team that can build adaptable, modular platforms while leveraging existing systems and avoiding vendor dependency.