What are common anti-patterns in Platform Engineering?

Common anti-patterns in Platform Engineering include over-engineering systems that are overly complex or difficult to maintain, ignoring developer feedback which leads to misaligned tools and poor user experience, and building rigid platforms that don’t adapt to changing needs or workflows. Another major pitfall is treating the platform as a one-time deliverable rather than an evolving product, which undermines long-term value and scalability. These issues often result in low platform adoption, developer frustration, duplication of effort, and wasted resources. To avoid them, teams should prioritize simplicity, gather continuous feedback from users, iterate on features, and treat the platform as a product with its own lifecycle and roadmap.