Backstage Test Lab
Test Backstage installation and basic functionality with hands-on exercises.
Lab Overview
Learn to install and configure Backstage, the open-source internal developer portal. This hands-on lab guides you through setting up a Backstage instance and exploring its core features.
You'll learn to:
- Install Backstage using the create-app tool
- Configure basic application settings
- Start the development server
- Access the Backstage web interface
- Understand the Software Catalog structure
This lab provides a solid foundation for building internal developer portals with Backstage.
Key Resources:
Prerequisites
basic-linux-commands
node-js-fundamentals
Technologies Covered
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This lab is part of the Backstage 101: Internal Developer Portal Fundamentals course
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