Assembling a Bigger Band: Backstage Plugins in Any Language with WebAssembly

Explore a groundbreaking framework for developing Backstage plugins using WebAssembly in this 37-minute conference talk. Discover how WebAssembly expands the possibilities for portable computing, enabling Backstage users to create and contribute plugins in any supported language. Learn about the potential impact on the Backstage ecosystem as Victor Adossi from Cosmonic presents a case study detailing their organization's implementation of this innovative feature. Gain insights into how this approach can accelerate Backstage's growth, improve its functionality, and benefit a wider range of users by leveraging the collective expertise of the developer community.