How Metamodeling Concepts Improve Internal Developer Platforms and Cloud Platforms to Foster Business Agility

Business Agility is a crucial aspect of modern organizations, reflecting their ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape. At its core, Business Agility involves being responsive to change, allowing companies to swiftly adjust their strategies and operations in response to market shifts, emerging technologies, and evolving customer demands. Developer Platforms play a pivotal role in fostering Business Agility. These platforms provide a foundation for building and deploying applications, enabling developers to collaborate seamlessly and iterate rapidly. Utilizing metamodeling concepts and agile methodologies throughout the stages of creation, design, formalization, development, deployment, and validation enables the introduction of a generic metamodel for Developer Platforms. This approach enhances the adaptability to changes and technological advancements. The essential elements of this metamodel are detailed in this paper, underscoring the significance of conceptual groundwork as a mission-critical step prior to initiating the orchestration or implementation of the Developer Platform’s actual services and tools.