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From the Ranch(er) to the Dev: A Case Study About Simplifying K8s Cluster Setup Wit... Alex Speranza

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:36:05 -0700

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Alex Speranza

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BackstageCon Europe 2026

Streamlining Kubernetes Cluster Management with Backstage 🚀

Managing Kubernetes clusters can quickly become a complex and time-consuming endeavor, especially as the number of clusters grows. In this insightful session, Alex Speranza, a DevOps and Platform Engineer at Informatica, shares how they leveraged Backstage to automate and simplify the process of onboarding Kubernetes clusters, transforming a convoluted workflow into a streamlined, user-friendly experience.

The Challenge: Scaling Cluster Management 📈

The core problem Alex and his team faced was the unforeseen rapid growth in their managed Kubernetes clusters. What was initially estimated to be a once-a-year task for the infrastructure team quickly escalated. In just two years, their cluster count surged from a mere three to a staggering 22. This exponential growth highlighted the need for a more efficient and automated approach to cluster onboarding and management.

Observability for Your Internal Developer Platform: Instrumenting Bac... Ekansh Gupta & Shivay Lamba

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:36:03 -0700

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BackstageCon Europe 2026

Unlocking Deeper Insights: Supercharging Backstage with OpenTelemetry 🚀

Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 After a much-needed lunch break, we’re diving back into the exciting world of developer platforms. Today, we’re joined by Ekansh Gupta and Shivay Lamba, who are here to illuminate how you can supercharge your Backstage instance with the power of OpenTelemetry. Get ready to explore how to go beyond the surface and truly understand what’s happening under the hood of your complex infrastructure!

Forget Rebuilding, Install Plugins at Runtime - David Festal & Jon Koops, Red Hat

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:36:02 -0700

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BackstageCon Europe 2026

🚀 Stop Rebuilding Your Backstage App: The Power of Dynamic Runtime Plugins

In the world of internal developer portals, Backstage stands as the industry titan. However, anyone who has managed a large-scale instance knows the “banana and the rainforest” problem: you want a simple plugin, but you end up pulling in a massive web of transitive dependencies that bloat your build and slow your CI/CD pipeline to a crawl.

Lightning Talk: Philosophy Meets Backstage: An Unlikely Path To a Plugin - Mathilde Ançay, HEIG-VD

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:36:01 -0700

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Mathilde Ançay

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BackstageCon Europe 2026

From Philosophy to Full-Stack: Building a Backstage Plug-in in Just 6 Weeks 🚀

Can a junior developer with zero experience in React, TypeScript, or Backstage ship a production-ready plug-in in just six weeks? Mathilde Ançay, a media engineering student from Switzerland, recently proved that the answer is a resounding yes.

Speaking about her journey during an internship at Aalia System, Mathilde shared how she transitioned from studying French art and philosophy to building sophisticated internal developer tools. Her story is a masterclass in rapid onboarding and human-centered engineering.