This article presents nine trending strategies for 2023. Out of the nine trends, I am interested in four areas and hope to use them to further our competitive edge in the coming year.
- Digital Immune System:
A strong digital immune system can pave the way for a less vulnerable digital infrastructure, promoting customer trust by proactively identifying and addressing threats. This will not only safeguard any operations but also enhance customer trust in the brand name - Applied Observability:
The application of observability in the organization’s systems and infrastructure can enhance understanding and enables proactive issue resolution. This, in turn, will help in improving the overall customer experience in online shopping. - Platform Engineering:
The organization can realize the benefits of Platform Engineering through the creation of scalable and sustainable digital platforms. This has the potential to enhance customer interaction, streamline operations, and foster innovation. - Adaptive AI:
The retail organization stands to benefit from the implementation of Adaptive AI systems. These systems can offer highly personalized shopping experiences and improved data-driven decision-making, enhancing business operations.
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I have heard many times of “Platform Engineering (PE)” and was not sure where it stood between Software Engineering (SWE), DevOps Engineering (DevOps), and Full Stack SWE. This Youtuber provided a historical background of why PE was imperative to developing the application architecture.
Platform engineers are like builders who work behind the wall to meet “nonfunctional requirements”. This role appeals to me because I can set standards, such as what tools, technologies, and protocols that other engineers should follow.
At least no one will tell me “what to do”.