What is the Fruit Basket problem in platform engineering?

It's when platform teams dump disparate tools on devs—a basket of fruits needing manual integration—instead of a ready fruit salad.

How did PayFit fix their developer platform trust issues?

Consolidated teams into one IDP, Interview Tour for pain points, Paved Road model, and public rebuilds treating devs as customers.

Will PayFit's IDP approach work for large enterprises?

Maybe at their scale, but giants face sprawl—needs iron leadership commitment, or it pendulums back.

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PayFit's 'Fruit Basket' Nightmare: How They Finally Stopped the Platform Pendulum Swings

PayFit's developers were drowning in a 'fruit basket' of half-baked platform tools and conflicting teams. Now, after brutal consolidation, they're preaching the gospel of a true Internal Developer Platform— but is the trust real, or just another swing?

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Frustrated developer sorting chaotic fruit basket of platform tools at PayFit

⚡ Key Takeaways

Consolidate platform teams into one IDP for a single voice and roadmap. 𝕏
Build trust via Paved Road—make golden paths irresistible, not mandatory. 𝕏
Interview devs deeply; focus on daily pains over shiny tools. 𝕏

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