Reference architecture of an Internal Developer Platform on GCP

Since the first IDP reference architecture was introduced at PlatformCon 2023, it has become a foundational blueprint for platform engineering. As enterprises adopt multi-platform setups and AI begins reshaping the SDLC, this updated GCP edition synthesizes insights from hundreds of real-world platforms to define the next evolution of Internal Developer Platforms: secure-by-default, GitOps-driven and ready for intelligent automation at scale.

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Discover how leading organizations are advancing their Internal Developer Platforms on GCP through:

  • Multi-plane architecture spanning control, delivery, resource, security, and observability layers
  • GitOps-first practices that turn every platform action into auditable, versioned code
  • Secure-by-default design across identity, secrets, policy, and network boundaries
  • AI-augmented workflows that use copilots, LLMs, and agents to enhance developer experience and automation
  • Standardized golden paths that enable safe self-service, consistent delivery, and scalable governance
  • Clear platform team roles across DevEx, security, infrastructure, and observability
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