Explore the evolution of cloud-native platforms and developer experiences in this insightful conference talk. Delve into the journey from Kubernetes to Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and beyond, examining the challenges developers face in building, shipping, and running applications on Kubernetes. Learn about the concept of a developer control plane and its potential to provide the ideal balance of tools and platform capabilities. Discover key insights on treating platforms as products, prioritizing user experience for developers, and focusing on workflow and tool interoperability. Gain valuable perspectives on the CNCF ecosystem through the lens of a developer control plane, and explore future trends in this emerging category. Walk away with practical takeaways on building effective platforms and enhancing developer productivity in the cloud-native landscape.