What are Golden Paths and how do they improve DevX?

Golden Paths are opinionated, pre-approved workflows or templates that guide developers through common tasks—such as creating a microservice, setting up CI/CD pipelines, or deploying to specific environments—using best practices and organizational standards. By reducing the number of decisions a developer has to make, Golden Paths lower cognitive load, speed up onboarding, and minimize errors, allowing teams to focus on building value rather than figuring out infrastructure or process details. These paths improve Developer Experience (DevX) by creating a smoother, more predictable development journey, while also ensuring consistency, security, and compliance across the organization.