This Cognixia podcast episode explores platform engineering as a rapidly evolving discipline in modern digital transformation. Highlighting insights from the 3rd State of Platform Engineering Report, it notes that most platform teams are under two years old, driven by needs like automation, infrastructure standardization, and developer self-service. Platform engineering complements DevOps, addressing gaps such as repetitive tasks and enhancing time-to-market. While the industry is in its early stages, with limited measurement and adoption maturity, some organizations have advanced capabilities. Key focus areas include CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code. For sustainable growth, organizations should invest in training and robust frameworks.