Internal Developer Portals (IDPs) play a crucial role in enhancing developer efficiency and collaboration in software development, yet they come with notable pitfalls that need addressing for successful implementation. These pitfalls include the necessity for a large enough scale of developers and services to justify an IDP's existence, the risk of overwhelming complexity by attempting to incorporate too many features at once, the temptation to adopt trendy technologies without real need, and the failure to adopt a "product mindset" that treats developers as customers. To mitigate these challenges, it is essential to assess the organization's scale realistically, start with small, incremental improvements, focus on solving actual developer pain points rather than following trends, and maintain active collaboration with developers to ensure the portal evolves based on user feedback and needs. By addressing these common issues, organizations can create IDPs that genuinely enhance developer productivity and support a culture of collaboration and efficiency.