7 — Platform Engineering Reading List

A curated reading list of books, papers, and engineering blogs that shaped the practice of platform engineering and IDPs.

Platform Engineering Fundamentals

A book-shaped table of contents for platform engineering fundamentals: evolution and organizational foundations, platform-as-a-product thinking, core principles (self-service, golden paths, automation, APIs), design principles, the platform lifecycle, DORA/SPACE metrics, anti-patterns, enterprise governance, and MAANG interview prep — cross-linking existing sre/patterns/observability/projects notes instead of duplicating them.

1 — Platform Engineering Glossary

A glossary of platform engineering terminology used throughout this book.

2 — Team Topologies Reference

A quick reference for the Team Topologies team types and interaction modes.

3 — Platform Principles Cheat Sheet

A cheat sheet condensing this book's platform design principles into a single reference.

4 — DORA & SPACE Metrics Quick Reference

A quick reference for the DORA metrics and SPACE framework dimensions covered in Part VII.