What is Developer Self-Service? Model, Benefits & Examples

Developer self-service is an approach that empowers engineering teams to access various resources and tools independently, minimizing dependence on other departments. This model involves a centralized platform where developers can discover pre-approved resources, self-provisioning, automation, monitoring, logging, and self-management. Implementing developer self-service can lead to faster turnaround times, more efficient workflows, reduced bottlenecks, improved engineers' satisfaction, and quicker time to market. However, challenges such as security concerns, standardization, cost control, governance, and maintenance must be considered. Spacelift is an infrastructure orchestration platform that supports self-service capabilities and can accommodate various use cases.