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The Backstage Community sessions are always valuable but are more fun when adopters demo their stuff. This week Heikki Hellgren is showing off OP Hub. Join if you can!

Thinking about implementing an internal developer platform? We think about this a lot (obviously), so we wrote a blog about what to think about when you're thinking about IDPs. Before you take the leap and commit, it’s worth asking what problems you’re really trying to solve. Is it service discoverability? Friction with provisioning environments? Or maybe too many dashboards slowing your team down? Our latest blog blog (link in comments) explores how to identify these core challenges first, then focus on solutions that actually make a difference. It’s not about checking a box—it’s about creating a platform teams genuinely want to use. 👩💻

🟧 Roadie is now in the AWS Marketplace! 🟧 Getting started with Roadie is easier than ever before, now that we're in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace! Skip the procurement hassle and paperwork - Roadie conveniently integrates into your existing AWS bill. Bonus: your Roadie spend counts towards AWS discount programs, making it even easier to maximize the value of your cloud spend! Link in comments 👇

Imagine our surprise after sending out rubber ducks to our customers for some good ol’ #rubberducking, to see such a well-organized “quack squad” in action! Clearly Hans-Paul Hemelaar of Enexis has his ducks in a row!

At #AWS re:Invent 2024 today? Be sure to catch David Anderson from G-P talking #Backstage in session SVS208: 'Balance consistency and developer freedom with platform engineering'. 🙌

Not every company needs #Backstage. And that’s okay. At Roadie, we spend a lot of time talking about the value of Backstage, but we also know it’s not the right solution for everyone - at least not right away. If you’re a smaller team, still figuring things out, or working with a clean, modern tech stack, you might not feel the challenges that Backstage is designed to solve. And honestly, that’s a good thing. It means things are working for you right now! But when your team starts growing, onboarding slows down, and service ownership gets messy, those cracks start to show. That’s when Roadie's managed #Backstage service can really make a difference. In our latest blog by Jian Reis, we dive into when Backstage might not be the best fit, share alternatives for smaller teams, and explore the tipping points where considering Backstage starts to make sense. Blog in comments below 👇

Ever feel like your engineering team spends more time setting up projects than building cool stuff? That’s where the #Backstage Scaffolder comes in. Sure, it's a templating tool but also so much more - it’s an orchestration powerhouse that can automate everything from spinning up infrastructure to ensuring every new service follows your team’s golden path. At Roadie, we’ve seen firsthand how scaffolder templates can: • Save hours of manual setup work, • Make onboarding new developers way less painful, and • Keep teams shipping, not dealing with tedious, manual processes. In our latest blog by Sam Blausten, we break down how the Backstage Scaffolder works, share examples of what teams are doing with it, and show how you can take it to the next level. Link in comments 👇

Navigating the complexities of software architecture can be daunting, especially when dealing with microservices, APIs, and shared resources. That’s where Backstage’s opinionated system model shines—bringing structure, clarity, and flexibility to your developer portal. In our two-part blog, we break down: ✅ How Backstage organizes domains, systems, components, APIs, and resources. ✅ Why understanding this model is key to building a scalable, centralized platform. ✅ Practical tips to map your architecture to Backstage for maximum impact. If you’re looking to understand the Backstage system model, this is your go-to guide! Post in comments 👇 #DeveloperExperience #Backstage

The Certified Backstage Associate (CBA) certification is officially live, thanks to the The Linux Foundation. Roadie team member Sam Nixon was part of the exam developer team that brought this certification to life. Being at the forefront of shaping the first-ever certification for Backstage has been an incredible experience, and we’re proud to contribute to the growth of this open-source platform and the broader community. Whether you’re just getting started with #Backstage or looking to validate your expertise, the CBA certification is a great way to level up and show your skills in this growing ecosystem. Link in comments 👇 #Backstage #Certification #Roadie #ProfessionalGrowth #OpenSource

LaunchDarkly 🤝 Roadie With our LaunchDarkly plugin, we brought feature flag visibility directly into #Backstage, and now we're making it even easier to find by partnering directly with LaunchDarkly 👋 to highlight how current (or future) customers can integrate both products. You can now find us in the LaunchDarkly integrations area! LaunchDarkly + Roadie means your entire team has a clear view of what's being tested, toggled, and released—perfect for understanding which feature flags might be impacting a component in the context of other important events like deployments or incidents. (Plus it's always nice to see the Roadie logo on an integrations page! 😅) Link below 👇