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How We Cut Deploy Times By Building an Internal Developer Platform
In this episode, Lucas and Luna discuss how an internal developer platform (IDP) can dramatically reduce deployment times and cognitive load for engineering teams. Lucas shares a specific case study from a mid-stage startup that built a lightweight IDP using backstage and custom scaffolder templates, cutting average deploy time from 45 minutes to 8 minutes and reducing onboarding from two weeks to two days. They explore the trade-offs between buying versus building, the role of platform teams, and why a good IDP isn't just about tooling — it's about treating developers as customers. If you're…
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