Tooling

Internal Developer Portals (IDPs) have become essential for engineering teams striving to deliver high-quality software quickly and efficiently. While Backstage, the open-source framework to build an IDP, from Spotify, is a popular choice for organizations building their own developer portals, it often comes with hidden costs and challenges that aren’t immediately apparent. At OpsLevel, we’ve experienced these pain points firsthand—and we’ve built a solution that lets teams focus on value instead of maintenance.

As planning season kicks off, Platform Engineers are faced with the challenge of justifying budget for new tools. Securing buy-in for these investments can be difficult, but the right tools are essential for scaling development, reducing bottlenecks, and increasing efficiency. This article explores how Platform Engineers can build a compelling, data-driven case for tooling investments that align with organizational goals and enhance developer productivity.

When it comes to a competitive edge, speed and efficiency are everything. The quicker engineering teams can ship reliable, high-quality features, the more value they bring to the business. An internal developer portal (IDP) is a critical enabler in making this possible. By centralizing tools, resources, and processes, an IDP enhances workflows, streamlines collaboration, and empowers developers to be more autonomous.

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As the landscape of internal developer portals (IDPs) grows, many engineering teams are turning to platforms like OpsLevel and Cortex to manage services, enforce standards, and improve developer productivity. While Cortex presents itself as a robust solution for managing service catalogs and enforcing standards, its complexity, high costs, and manual processes often leave organizations searching for a better alternative.‍ In this article, we’ll compare OpsLevel against Cortex, highlighting why OpsLevel’s automated, flexible approach outperforms Cortex in critical areas like software catalog creation, standards enforcement, and developer productivity.

A guide to help you understand how an internal developer portal can benefit your organization, what features to look for, and who will benefit most.

This post explores the critical aspects of microservice orchestration and some popular tools and platforms used for microservice orchestration.

A deep dive into into the distinction between internal developer platforms and portals and how investing in both can boost software quality and developer productivity.