End-to-End IDP Tips and Tricks for Platform Engineers Using Backstage

Explore the world of Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) and Backstage in this informative conference talk. Discover why IDPs are gaining popularity and how Backstage has become the open-source tool of choice for building developer platforms. Learn about the significant impact of Backstage implementation, including a 2X improvement in code changes and a 17% decrease in cycle time. Dive into a demonstration showcasing how to inventory and scan your cluster, understand your security posture, and troubleshoot issues using a customized Backstage dashboard with simple plugins. Gain practical insights with real code examples for building a fully secure, open-source IDP with integrated Day 2 operations. Enhance your platform engineering skills and learn how to leverage Backstage's rich plugin ecosystem for comprehensive troubleshooting and security coverage across your entire pipeline in a single interface.

Let’s Go Backstage: End to End IDP Tips & Tricks for Platform Engineers - Oshrat Nir & Guy Menahem