The API platform engineering newsletter #002

The second edition of the API platform engineering newsletter, curated by Jennifer Craig, aims to provide API platform teams, including platform engineers and DevOps specialists, with valuable insights and resources to enhance their API platforms. This edition highlights significant resources like the concept of Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) as discussed by Viktor Farcic, who emphasizes creating autonomous developer environments. It also explores the role of Centres for Enablement (C4Es) in fostering high-quality API design through engagement models shared by James Higginbotham. Additionally, Hazel Weakly offers insights into hiring challenges for developer tooling roles and the importance of a Sociotechnical Engineer in uncovering organizational weaknesses. The newsletter includes information on upcoming events, a quiz on platform engineering, and an AMA session with Sonja Chevre, inviting readers to contribute their own valuable resources.