demo_backstage

Demo to have IaC setup and automation for https://backstage.io

Usage

Init Backstage

nvm use 14
npx @backstage/create-app --version
npx @backstage/create-app
> demo
> PostgreSQL

Build Backstage

cd demo
nvm use 14
yarn build
yarn workspace backend build-image
docker images | grep backstage

Run

GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=<your_personal_access_token> make up
open http://localhost:7000

Extending

To integrate please follow the instruction provided on the referenced pages. Aside of adding the package further changes in the source code have to be applied.

cd demo

yarn workspace backend add @backstage/plugin-lighthouse
# + https://github.com/backstage/backstage/tree/master/plugins/lighthouse

Tech Documentation

• Cloud Storage Backend Configuration

Upgrade Backstage

• TODO Describe backstage update process for existing setup demo.

References

• Local Development Environment
• Backstage: Adding your own Templates
• Alternative: Clutch