HCP Waypoint Actions have been launched to enable platform teams to expose Day 2+ operations and workflows to developers as push-button tasks. This feature allows for streamlined application lifecycle management, including custom and agent actions that facilitate operations in various environments.

Platform engineering is evolving towards a collaborative model known as Platform Democracy, where multiple teams, including developers and external providers, participate in shaping and maintaining internal platforms. This approach aims to eliminate bottlenecks and inefficiencies by allowing producers and consumers of platform capabilities to work together seamlessly, enhancing speed, safety, and efficiency. Tools like Kratix facilitate this shift by supporting a decentralized and democratic framework for platform development.