Introducing the BACK Stack - Building an Internal Developer Platform with CNCF Projects

Explore a conference talk that introduces the BACK stack, a composable Internal Developer Platform (IDP) utilizing four widely adopted CNCF projects: Backstage, Argo CD, Crossplane, and Kyverno. Discover how these tools work together to create a powerful, open, and extensible platform that empowers developers while ensuring consistency and reliability. Learn about the technical requirements for establishing an effective IDP and see demonstrations of how combining these projects eliminates operational complexities and provides secure self-service "golden paths" for developers. Gain insights into how Kubernetes serves as a platform for building platforms and how the BACK stack leverages this capability to streamline software delivery, simplify infrastructure provisioning, and implement Policy as Code for proactive misconfiguration prevention.

Introducing the BACK Stack! - Ritesh Patel, Nirmata & David Murphy, Upbound