Backstage

Source: content/manual/06-glossary/platform/backstage.md

Definition

Open-source platform for building internal developer portals, often used for service catalogs, templates, and documentation.

Why it matters

Centralizes ownership, onboarding, and golden paths, improving discoverability and consistency.

Common pitfalls

  • Treating the portal as shelfware without ownership and upkeep.
  • Poor integration with source of truth systems.

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