Backstage developed by Spotify is an open-source framework for building developer portals. It provides a centralized software catalog that restores order to your infrastructure and empowers teams to ship high-quality code efficiently. But how do you go from zero to a fully functional developer portal?

In this hands-on workshop, we will guide you through standing up Backstage from scratch, configuring it, and preparing it for real-world use. Attendees will get practical experience in:

Installing Backstage and understanding its core architecture.
Configuring PostgreSQL, authentication, and integrations.
Adding software components to the catalog.
Preparing Backstage for production deployment.

By the end of this session, you will have a standing Backstage instance with working integrations, setting you up for success in building a powerful Internal Developer Platform (IDP). Whether you're a developer, DevOps engineer, or platform team member, this workshop will provide actionable insights into customizing and scaling Backstage in your organization.

The rise of AI is transforming software development, but building AI applications still requires extensive setup and knowledge of frameworks, pipelines, and best practices. What if you could skip the tedious setup and jump straight into AI development?

Red Hat Developer Hub (RHDH), an internal developer platform built on Backstage, simplifies the development experience by consolidating essential tools and processes into a single portal. One of its most powerful features is software templates, which allow teams to scaffold AI applications quickly and consistently.

In this talk, we'll explore:

The role of RHDH in modern developer productivity.
How software templates can scaffold AI applications.
A live demo of using RHDH to deploy AI-powered applications (e.g., Chatbots, RAG applications, AI-enhanced code generators).
How AI templates integrate with Red Hat OpenShift AI for scalable model deployment.

Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a platform engineer, or a developer looking to streamline your workflow, this session will showcase how RHDH can accelerate AI development in your organization.