Local Backstage Setup
Set up Backstage locally and explore the default interface to get comfortable with the development workflow
Lab Overview
Learn to install and configure Backstage locally. Explore the default interface, understand the project structure, and prepare for adding your own content.
You'll learn to:
- Install Node.js and Yarn for Backstage development
- Create a new Backstage application using the CLI
- Start the development server and explore the interface
- Understand the project structure and configuration files
- Navigate the default catalog, templates, and documentation
- Prepare for customization and content addition
This hands-on lab covers environment setup, project creation, and basic configuration to establish a solid foundation for building developer portals.
Key Resources:
Prerequisites
basic-javascript-knowledge
nodejs-fundamentals
linux-command-line
Technologies Covered
Part of a Course
This lab is part of the Backstage 101: Internal Developer Portal Fundamentals course
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