https://jakubszostak.pl/tags/port/ Recent content in Port on jakubszostak Hugo en Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:32:00 +0100 https://jakubszostak.pl/posts/idp-vs-portal/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:32:00 +0100 https://jakubszostak.pl/posts/idp-vs-portal/ <p>In the world of Platform Engineering, the acronym <strong>IDP</strong> is double-booked. It can stand for <strong>Internal Developer Platform</strong> or <strong>Internal Developer Portal</strong>.</p> <p>While marketing teams often use them interchangeably to sell you tools, they represent two distinct layers of your engineering ecosystem. Confusing them is the quickest way to build a beautiful website that does absolutely nothing, or a powerful engine that no one knows how to drive.</p> <p>Let’s clear the fog.</p>