Introduction to Backstage: Developer Portals Made Easy (LFS142) Course Overview

Introduction to Backstage: Developer Portals Made Easy (LFS142) Course Overview

The course starts with a discussion on developer portals, arguing in favor of implementing one in your organization. It then goes on to discuss Backstage, the leading open source framework for creating developer portals, covering the architecture, features (Catalog, Scaffolder, TechDocs, and Plugins). The course then goes over running Backstage both locally and in production, and helps you map your organization’s needs to what Backstage has to offer. Last but not least, you will learn how you can get involved and contribute to the Backstage project.

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Course Prerequisites

Prerequisites for the Introduction to Backstage: Developer Portals Made Easy (LFS142) Course:


To successfully undertake the Introduction to Backstage: Developer Portals Made Easy course, students should have the following minimum knowledge:


  • Basic understanding of web development concepts, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with API concepts and how they function.
  • Understanding of Git and version control fundamentals.
  • A willingness to learn and explore new technologies.

With these foundational skills, students will be well-prepared to dive into the course content and fully benefit from the hands-on learning experience.


Target Audience for Introduction to Backstage: Developer Portals Made Easy (LFS142)

Introduction to Backstage: Developer Portals Made Easy (LFS142) equips learners with skills to create and manage developer portals, catering to modern software development needs.


  • Software Developers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Site Reliability Engineers
  • Technical Project Managers
  • Product Managers
  • API Developers
  • UX/UI Designers
  • System Architects
  • Tech Lead Engineers
  • IT Consultants
  • DevOps Trainers
  • Technical Writers
  • Software Architects
  • IT Professionals interested in tooling


Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Introduction to Backstage: Developer Portals Made Easy (LFS142)?

Introduction to the Course

The "Introduction to Backstage: Developer Portals Made Easy (LFS142)" course equips learners with the fundamental skills to create, manage, and enhance developer portals using Backstage, fostering efficient collaboration and integration across development teams.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

  • Understand the architecture and components of Backstage.
  • Set up and configure a Backstage development environment.
  • Create and manage software catalogs to organize components and services.
  • Develop and customize plugins to extend Backstage functionality.
  • Implement authentication and authorization for a secure developer portal.
  • Explore the integration of CI/CD workflows within Backstage.
  • Learn best practices for documentation and API management.
  • Utilize built-in templates for rapid project setup.
  • Monitor and analyze usage metrics on developer portals.
  • Gain insights into community best practices and case studies.

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