Beyond Features: Building Developer Platforms That Actually Empower Your Team

Are your development teams struggling with slow feedback loops and constant friction? In this InfoQ Podcast, Erin Doyle (Quotient) delves into the power of platform thinking to unlock developer efficiency and velocity. She shares her diverse experience, from web accessibility to building internal developer platforms, offering practical advice for senior software developers, architects, and engineering leaders looking to build effective and empathetic development environments. Timestamps: 01:06 - Introductions 03:22 - Why accessibility matters 04:57 - Accessibility practices 07:56 - Making sense of accessibility guidelines and tools 11:15 - Adapting to new UI paradigms and accessibility challenges 13:58 - Building products for engineers 15:50 - Understanding developer and platform team dynamics 18:06 - Cognitive load and shifting responsibilities in development 22:04 - Fostering psychological safety and collaboration 28:36 - Modeling vulnerability and leading by example 🔗 Transcript available on InfoQ: https://bit.ly/3EwGWqt #DeveloperPlatforms #DevEx #EngineeringLeadership 🔔 For more insights on fostering effective engineering cultures and building high-performing teams, subscribe to the InfoQ channel. 💬What are your biggest challenges in building or managing internal developer platforms? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇