In recent years, DevOps teams have faced growing responsibilities, leading to increased workload and requirements to manage their applications. Platform Engineering focusses on reducing cognitive load by providing self-service and standardized solutions, allowing DevOps teams to focus on innovation. But how exactly does Platform Engineering achieve this, and what unique value does it bring to the DevOps landscape? This talk will delve into the benefits and workings of Platform Engineering, with an example of added value by showcasing our open-source plugin for monitoring DORA metrics in Backstage.