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Local Backstage Setup

Set up Backstage locally and explore the default interface to get comfortable with the development workflow

180 minutes
developer-experience/backstage
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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.

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Prerequisites

basic-javascript-knowledge

nodejs-fundamentals

linux-command-line

Technologies Covered

backstagelocal-developmentsetupnodejsdeveloper-portal

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This lab is part of the Backstage 101: Internal Developer Portal Fundamentals course

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