Backstage Adoption Deep Dive - Navigating the Pitfalls

Explore a comprehensive conference talk that guides Platform Engineers through the strategic implementation of Backstage within their organizations. Learn essential day-one activities, first-week priorities, and month-one objectives while navigating common adoption challenges. Discover whether to prioritize CMDB application migration or HRIS system synchronization for users and groups. Examine the shared characteristics of successful Developer Portal implementations across different organizations, while understanding the warning signs that may lead to unsuccessful adoption. Gain insights into the 2024 best practices for Backstage adoption, including detailed exploration of potential pitfalls, anticipated challenges, and effective mitigation strategies. Understand the distribution of responsibilities among platform teams, engineering leaders, and team leads, while delving into both the cultural and technical aspects of implementation through real-world success stories.