Building a Platform Engineering API Layer with kcp - Marvin Beckers

This talk explores the role of self-service in platform engineering, with a focus on the kcp project, which has been accepted into the CNCF Sandbox in 2023. The speaker discusses how kcp enhances platform engineering by providing a global control plane for internal services, allowing for a SaaS-like experience between service providers and developers. By leveraging familiar Kubernetes API concepts, kcp transcends the limitations of individual Kubernetes clusters, enabling platform teams to operate at an unprecedented scale. The speaker, Marvin Beckers, shares insights on service provider and developer patterns, showcasing how kcp simplifies their workflows.