Explore how platform engineering enhances developer experience and boosts productivity in this 51-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Discover the impact of platform engineering on application developers throughout the software development lifecycle. Learn how self-service platforms reduce cognitive load, allowing developers to focus on building high-quality applications. Examine practical examples and case studies that demonstrate streamlined workflows and simplified environments. Investigate the potential of generative AI-powered environments to support developer methodologies and virtualized development environments for flexible coding and testing. Understand how continuous deployment to the platform optimizes application execution. Gain insights into the specific functionalities platform engineering can provide to meet developers' needs and improve their overall experience.