Top 20 Platform Engineering Tools to Use in 2024

Platform engineering involves creating internal developer platforms (IDPs) to automate and unify the software delivery lifecycle, enhancing developer productivity and ensuring compliance. The post highlights 20 top tools for building IDPs, including Spacelift, Backstage, Kubernetes, Crossplane, and Terraform. These tools enable self-service actions for developers, integrating CI/CD, IaC, and observability solutions while maintaining security and compliance. Key characteristics to consider include seamless integration, user experience, extensibility, and clear security controls.