4 verified briefings on Platform Engineering. Each story includes a plain-English summary, why it matters, and the concrete action engineering teams should take.
Platform Engineering Labs has updated its open-source Infrastructure-as-Code tool, formae. The update introduces full Kubernetes support, native Helm integration, and compatibility with Terraform's .tfvars files. A new public plugin hub was also launched to simplify cloud-native infrastructure management.
A new presentation outlines a strategic shift from DevOps to platform engineering within regulated industries. The approach focuses on aligning platform KPIs with board-level business goals, reducing developer cognitive load through custom team structures, and using open-source technology to ensure innovation sovereignty and efficiency.
Developers using Netlify are reporting a DNS configuration issue where an 'already exists' error prevents them from setting up domains. The problem stems from orphaned DNS zones on Netlify's provider, NS1, left over from previous incomplete setups, requiring manual intervention from Netlify support to resolve.
A developer reported their Netlify site was automatically suspended while they were fixing a build error. The automated system flagged the site, preventing redeployment even after the code was fixed. The developer had to contact support to manually lift the suspension on their informational website.