Everyone’s hyping “platform teams” like they’re the next big thing—yet I see so many struggling, often for the same reasons core teams do. In latest edition I dive into why these big, central solutions usually peak after 1–2 years, then erode under patches, shifting priorities, and detachment from real business needs. I also bring in fresh tidbits from the 2024 DORA Accelerate State of DevOps report, plus stories from Spotify, Stack Overflow, and more. If you’re curious how to keep your platform or core team on track (without becoming that giant one-size-fits-all monster), check it out!