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Proving the value of platform engineering in 2025 | Harness Resource | Harness

Platform engineering is bigger than ever – so why is it still so hard to prove its ROI?

Without the ability to effectively measure and show their impact on developer productivity and the company’s bottom line, platform teams can’t escape the label of cost center and fulfill their true potential.

This webinar is for engineering leaders looking to identify the best metrics and tactics for demonstrating the effectiveness of their platform engineering efforts, and ensure that improved developer experience leads to better business outcomes.

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January 1, 2024

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Key Takeaways

Start with DORA metrics to prove value

DORA metrics provide a well-defined, widely understood framework for measuring platform effectiveness. Teams can use these established metrics as a baseline before expanding into custom measurements like security governance.

Build golden paths to encourage platform adoption

Platform teams should focus on making the right development choices the easiest ones to adopt. Using incentives rather than top-down mandates reduces shadow IT and naturally drives engineers toward standardized solutions.

Allocate dedicated time for developer innovation

Organizations should provide engineers with dedicated company time to experiment with new technologies. This structured exploration prevents weekend burnout and often leads to valuable platform improvements.

Require data for new technology adoption

When engineers propose new tools, require them to define the specific problem and present alternative solutions with clear trade-offs. Relying on concrete data regarding implementation costs and overall value removes personal bias from architectural decisions.

AI will automate tasks across the SDLC

Generative AI is expanding beyond code generation into agentic workflows throughout the software development lifecycle. These tools will increasingly automate mundane tasks like front-end testing, security pull requests, and incident response summaries.