Platform engineering often suffers from misconceptions that can hinder its adoption and effectiveness. In this session, Darren Evans will debunk five prevalent myths based on insights from a blog post he co-authored with Steve McGhee. Through years of customer conversations, they have identified recurring misunderstandings that need to be addressed for platform engineering to deliver its full value. Evans will challenge the notion that a developer portal and an internal developer platform are the same, clarify that platform engineering is more than just automation, and explain why infrastructure teams are still crucial even when adopting platform engineering. Additionally, he will discuss the realistic pace of transformation and why it's unwise to expect every service to seamlessly integrate with your platform. By the end of this session, attendees will have a clearer understanding of what platform engineering truly entails and how to set realistic expectations for its implementation.