Explore the complexities of developing successful developer platforms in this 37-minute conference talk by Puja Abbassi from Giant Swarm. Delve into the core objectives of platform teams as outlined in the CNCF Platforms White Paper, and examine the challenges they face in today's rapidly evolving CNCF ecosystem. Learn how to balance technological advancements with end-user capabilities, discover high-level features that cater to developers' needs, and gain insights on building integrated platforms using established community standards. Through practical examples, understand how to leverage existing technologies in the ecosystem to create user-friendly platforms that truly enable developers to excel in their roles.