Platform & Tools
Welcome to the Platform & Tools section! This comprehensive guide covers the infrastructure, tools, and processes that power our development and deployment ecosystem. Whether you're setting up your development environment, deploying applications, or monitoring system health, you'll find the resources you need here.
Infrastructure
Foundational infrastructure components, cluster management, and cloud resources.
- Kubernetes & Container Orchestration: Cluster setup, configuration, and management
- Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, and GCP resource provisioning
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, and deployment automation
- Networking & Security: VPCs, load balancers, and security groups
CI/CD & Deployment
Continuous integration, continuous deployment, and release management tools and processes.
- Build Pipelines: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and automated testing
- Container Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes deployments, and Helm charts
- Release Management: GitOps, ArgoCD, and deployment strategies
- Environment Management: Dev, staging, and production workflows
Monitoring & Observability
System monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance analysis tools.
- Application Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, and custom metrics
- Logging & Tracing: ELK Stack, Jaeger, and distributed tracing
- Alerting & Incident Response: PagerDuty, alert management, and runbooks
- Performance Analysis: APM tools, profiling, and optimization
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Security & Compliance
Security tools, compliance frameworks, and best practices for secure development.
- Security Scanning: Vulnerability assessment and dependency scanning
- Access Management: SSO, RBAC, and identity providers
- Compliance: SOC 2, GDPR, and regulatory requirements
- Secret Management: Vault, encrypted storage, and key rotation
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Developer Tools
Development environment setup, productivity tools, and local development resources.
- Development Environment: IDE setup, extensions, and configurations
- Local Development: Docker Compose, local services, and debugging
- Code Quality: Linting, formatting, and static analysis tools
- Productivity Tools: CLI utilities, scripts, and automation
Quick Start Guides
Get up and running quickly with these essential setup guides:
Platform Quick Start
Essential setup steps for new developers
Build and deploy a production-ready REST API with .NET Core. Includes database integration and authentication.
Get a modern web application running in production with authentication and routing.
Configure your workstation with all necessary tools and integrations.
Documentation Standards
All platform documentation follows consistent standards for clarity and usability:
- Overview: High-level introduction and concepts
- Configuration: Step-by-step setup instructions
- Examples: Real-world usage examples and code samples
- Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions
- Integration: How tools work together in our ecosystem
Getting Help
Need assistance with platform tools or processes?
- Platform Team: Reach out on
#platform-supportSlack channel - Knowledge Base: Search our internal wiki for detailed guides
- Create Ticket: Submit a platform request or report an issue
- Office Hours: Join weekly platform office hours for live support
What's New
Stay updated with the latest platform improvements and tool updates:
- Latest Updates: Recent changes to tools and processes
- Upcoming Features: Planned improvements and new integrations
- Migration Guides: Help with transitioning to new tools or versions
- Best Practices: Evolving recommendations based on team feedback
This documentation is maintained by the Platform Engineering team. Last updated: 7/16/2025