A Platformized Approach to Node.js

In this talk, we’ll define the challenges developers face when building Node.js applications, and how Platform Engineering can provide robust runtime experiences through best practices, shared tooling, and centralized support.

More specifically, we’ll explore how creating shared standardized platforms helps maintain consistency and reliability across distributed systems, more specifically those that have embraced Node.js as their primary runtime. By establishing a shared platform, platform engineers can ensure that all Node.js applications adhere to the same set of standards, simplifying management and maintenance.

We’ll begin by covering key principles of Platform engineering, influenced by DevOps, and provide specific examples from my experiences developing shared platforms for Node.js developers.