TechDocs Setup

Configure TechDocs to enable documentation-as-code workflows in Backstage. Learn to integrate MkDocs, set up storage backends, and create documentation that automatically publishes with your services.

You'll learn to:

• Configure TechDocs in Backstage for documentation publishing
• Set up the TechDocs backend with local storage
• Install and configure MkDocs with Material theme
• Create documentation sites with proper structure and navigation
• Integrate documentation with catalog entities
• Test documentation publishing and validation workflows
• Establish docs-as-code practices and templates

This hands-on lab establishes documentation workflows that integrate seamlessly with your developer portal.

Key Resources:

• TechDocs Overview
• TechDocs Getting Started
• MkDocs Documentation