- Datadog (DDOG, Financial) introduces pioneering Internal Developer Portal (IDP) leveraging live observability data.
- Key features include real-time software catalog, self-service actions, compliance scorecards, and engineering reports.
- Already adopted by companies like Apixio, Nexthink, and Zilch, aiming to boost development speed and reduce platform engineer reliance.
Datadog, Inc. (DDOG), a leader in observability and security for cloud applications, has unveiled its Internal Developer Portal (IDP), a first-of-its-kind platform based on live observability data. The IDP is designed to enhance engineering teams' ability to deliver production-ready code swiftly while adhering to reliability, security, and compliance standards. This innovative portal aims to streamline workflows by providing a comprehensive solution that integrates with Datadog's existing Application Performance Monitoring (APM) suite.
The platform's core components include a Software Catalog that automatically updates system records in real-time, Self-Service Actions via pre-approved templates that empower developers to independently execute tasks, Scorecards for tracking adherence to compliance standards, and Engineering Reports that offer insights into team performance.
With the growing complexity of software requirements, the IDP addresses the critical need for centralized engineering knowledge, reducing dependency on platform engineers and expediting incident response. This system automatically maps services and dependencies and provides a live, integrated environment that keeps pace with changing systems without requiring manual maintenance.
Major companies such as Apixio, Nexthink, and Zilch have already adopted the Datadog IDP, underscoring its significant potential to enhance productivity by minimizing developers' cognitive load and accelerating software delivery cycles.
