Is Platform Engineering just DevOps with a new badge?

Shweta Vohra shares a surprising reaction from a recent talk: 70% of the room said Platform Engineering is simply a rename of DevOps.

🔹 2010: "We need DevOps" 🔹 2018: "We need Kubernetes" 🔹 2026: "We need Platform Engineering"

💡 The Bottom Line: The label matters far less than the outcome. Focus on self-service capabilities, clear architectural boundaries, and reducing cognitive load for better Developer Experience - not just collecting new titles.

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