In the world of platform engineering, we often dream of greenfield projects—a fresh start, a blank canvas. But reality has a different palette. Most platforms emerge from existing systems, inheriting their quirks, constraints, and complexities. Welcome to the brownfield!
Join Cat as she explores the psychology behind our attachment to the familiar. Why do we cling to legacy code, outdated tools, and well-worn paths? How can we harness this psychology to build robust, usable platforms? In this talk, Cat shares practical strategies for thriving in the brownfield, turning existing foundations into powerful platforms.