Backstage Fundamentals and CBA Exam Preparation

As organizations scale, managing microservices, documentation, and infrastructure becomes increasingly complex. Backstage addresses this by providing a unified developer portal that centralizes your software ecosystem and streamlines developer workflows. This comprehensive, text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of platform engineering using Backstage, preparing you with the essential knowledge required for the Certified Backstage Associate (CBA) exam. You will transition from understanding basic architecture to designing software catalogs and deploying production-ready portals. What you'll learn: Understand the core architecture of Backstage, including its frontend, backend, and database components; Configure the Software Catalog to register, track, and manage microservices, APIs, and resources; Create reusable Software Templates to automate scaffolding and enforce engineering best practices; Explore UI customization options and learn how to integrate essential plugins to extend portal functionality; Understand production deployment strategies, including authentication, authorization, and basic security practices; Practice with written scenario-based exercises designed to reinforce exam objectives and real-world application. The course begins with key terminology, architectural overviews, and foundational setup concepts. You will then progress through step-by-step written guides covering catalog configuration, template creation, plugin integration, and production deployment strategies. This course is designed for beginners, developers, and platform engineers looking to adopt Backstage or prepare for the CBA exam, with no prior experience with developer portals required. Start reading today to centralize your development workflow and master Backstage.