A golden path in platform engineering refers to a curated, opinionated workflow that makes the easiest way the right way for developers. Option C is correct because a templated workflow for deploying a microservice with integrated testing and monitoring embodies the golden path concept. It provides developers with a pre-validated, secure, and efficient approach that reduces cognitive load and accelerates delivery.
Option A (documentation) provides information but lacks automation and enforced best practices. Option B (monitoring dashboards) improves observability but does not guide developers in delivery workflows. Option D (API service catalog) is useful but more about service discovery than curated workflows.
Golden paths improve adoption by embedding guardrails, automation, and organizational standards directly into workflows, making compliance seamless. They ensure consistency while allowing developers to focus on innovation rather than platform complexity.
[References:— CNCF Platforms Whitepaper— Team Topologies & Platform Engineering Practices— Cloud Native Platform Engineering Study Guide]
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