Build Your First Template

Learn to build Software Templates using the Backstage Scaffolder. Create a template that generates Node.js projects, integrates with Git providers, and automatically registers new services in the catalog.

You'll learn to:

• Understand template architecture and scaffolding concepts
• Define template metadata with proper parameters and validation
• Create user input forms with dynamic field types
• Build template skeletons with parameterized file generation
• Define scaffolding steps for project creation and Git integration
• Configure automatic catalog registration for new services
• Test template workflows and troubleshoot common issues

This hands-on lab demonstrates golden path creation and self-service development workflows.

Key Resources:

• Software Templates
• Writing Templates
• Scaffolder Actions