Open Source Summit + AI_dev Japan 2024

Recent IT paradigms like DevOps, CD, and IaC have shortened release cycles but burdened developers with mastering many tools. Platform Engineering, a field of software engineering frequently discussed in the CNCF, addresses this by providing Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) that automate non-essential tasks. Kubernetes is widely used to run the various components that make up an IDP, thanks to its consistent API experience and high extensibility. However, Kubernetes was initially created as a general foundation for running workloads, not as part of platforms. Therefore, IDP builders must add Cloud Native technologies and customizations to Kubernetes. Despite three years since the rise of platform engineering, making the right architectural and technology choices remains challenging and requires a deep understanding of the organization's context and technologies. In this session, he will explain various architectural patterns for building IDPs using Kubernetes, including access control and multitenancy. Additionally, based on years of experience providing Kubernetes-based IDPs, he will discuss the pros/cons, operational considerations, and suitable organizational structures.