Is Platform Engineering the Evolution of DevOps—or Its Replacement?

Remember the viral phrase “DevOps is Dead”? It sparked intense debate across the tech world—some dismissed it outright, while others quietly acknowledged what many were already feeling: traditional DevOps practices, in many organizations, just weren’t delivering on their promise. This conversation marked a turning point, opening the door to a deeper discussion about what’s broken, what’s changing, and where we go from here.