diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9ef09aee06..e05c1eb16e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ Out of the box, Backstage includes: For more information go to [backstage.io](https://backstage.io) or join our [Discord chatroom](https://discord.gg/EBHEGzX). +🎉 Backstage is a CNCF Sandbox project. Read the announcement [here](https://backstage.io/blog/2020/09/23/backstage-cncf-sandbox). + ## Project roadmap A detailed project roadmap, including already delivered milestones, is available [here](https://backstage.io/docs/overview/roadmap). @@ -51,11 +53,9 @@ Check out [the documentation](https://backstage.io/docs/getting-started) on how - [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) - This is how we roll - [Adopters](ADOPTERS.md) - Companies already using Backstage - [Blog](https://backstage.io/blog/) - Announcements and updates -- [Newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/spotify/backstage-community) +- [Newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/spotify/backstage-community) - Subscribe to our email newsletter - Give us a star ⭐️ - If you are using Backstage or think it is an interesting project, we would love a star ❤️ -Or, if you are an open source developer and are interested in joining our team, please reach out to [foss-opportunities@spotify.com ](mailto:foss-opportunities@spotify.com) - ## License Copyright 2020 Spotify AB. diff --git a/docs/overview/architecture-overview.md b/docs/overview/architecture-overview.md index f2c6dad61f..8edf3e9e4c 100644 --- a/docs/overview/architecture-overview.md +++ b/docs/overview/architecture-overview.md @@ -4,6 +4,23 @@ title: Architecture overview description: Documentation on Architecture overview --- +## Terminology + +Backstage is constructed out of three parts. We separate Backstage in this way +because we see three groups of contributors that work with Backstage in three +different ways. + +- Core - Base functionality built by core developers in the open source project. +- App - The app is an instance of a Backstage app that is deployed and tweaked. + The app ties together core functionality with additional plugins. The app is + built and maintained by app developers, usually a productivity team within a + company. +- Plugins - Additional functionality to make your Backstage app useful for your + company. Plugins can be specific to a company or open sourced and reusable. At + Spotify we have over 100 plugins built by over 50 different teams. It has been + very powerful to get contributions from various infrastructure teams added + into a single unified developer experience. + ## Overview The following diagram shows how Backstage might look when deployed inside a diff --git a/docs/overview/architecture-terminology.md b/docs/overview/architecture-terminology.md deleted file mode 100644 index 092ca7fb01..0000000000 --- a/docs/overview/architecture-terminology.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ ---- -id: architecture-terminology -title: Architecture terminology -description: Documentation on Architecture terminology ---- - -Backstage is constructed out of three parts. We separate Backstage in this way -because we see three groups of contributors that work with Backstage in three -different ways. - -- Core - Base functionality built by core devs in the open source project. -- App - The app is an instance of a Backstage app that is deployed and tweaked. - The app ties together core functionality with additional plugins. The app is - built and maintained by app developers, usually a productivity team within a - company. -- Plugins - Additional functionality to make your Backstage app useful for your - company. Plugins can be specific to a company or open sourced and reusable. At - Spotify we have over 100 plugins built by over 50 different teams. It has been - very powerful to get contributions from various infrastructure teams added - into a single unified developer experience. diff --git a/docs/overview/background.md b/docs/overview/background.md index 486260bac3..aca46614c2 100644 --- a/docs/overview/background.md +++ b/docs/overview/background.md @@ -1,7 +1,8 @@ --- id: background title: The Spotify Story -description: Documentation on Background and Story behind making of Backstage +description: Backstage was born out of necessity at Spotify. We found that as we grew, our +infrastructure was becoming more fragmented, our engineers less productive. --- Backstage was born out of necessity at Spotify. We found that as we grew, our @@ -29,3 +30,9 @@ building a new microservice using an automated template in Backstage. Create, maintain, and find the documentation for all that software in Backstage. One place for everything. Accessible to everyone. + +Backstage was originally built by Spotify and then donated to the CNCF. +Backstage is currently in the Sandbox phase. Read the announcement +[here](https://backstage.io/blog/2020/09/23/backstage-cncf-sandbox). + + diff --git a/docs/overview/support.md b/docs/overview/support.md index 6e00c17fab..12bc7cfaf9 100644 --- a/docs/overview/support.md +++ b/docs/overview/support.md @@ -13,10 +13,7 @@ description: Support and Community Details and Links - [FAQ](../FAQ.md) - Frequently Asked Questions - [Code of Conduct](../../CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) - This is how we roll - [Blog](https://backstage.io/blog/) - Announcements and updates -- [Newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/spotify/backstage-community) +- [Newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/spotify/backstage-community) - Subscribe to + our email newsletter - Give us a star ⭐️ - If you are using Backstage or think it is an interesting project, we would love a star ❤️ - -Or, if you are an open source developer and are interested in joining our team, -please reach out to -[foss-opportunities@spotify.com ](mailto:foss-opportunities@spotify.com) diff --git a/docs/overview/what-is-backstage.md b/docs/overview/what-is-backstage.md index 1a5e80a302..3d41c714ee 100644 --- a/docs/overview/what-is-backstage.md +++ b/docs/overview/what-is-backstage.md @@ -33,7 +33,14 @@ Out of the box, Backstage includes: [open source plugins](https://github.com/spotify/backstage/tree/master/plugins) that further expand Backstage’s customizability and functionality -### Benefits +## Backstage and the CNCF + +Backstage is a CNCF Sandbox project. Read the announcement +[here](https://backstage.io/blog/2020/09/23/backstage-cncf-sandbox). + + + +## Benefits - For _engineering managers_, it allows you to maintain standards and best practices across the organization, and can help you manage your whole tech diff --git a/microsite/core/Footer.js b/microsite/core/Footer.js index 761862c1fc..8e3c4c086d 100644 --- a/microsite/core/Footer.js +++ b/microsite/core/Footer.js @@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ class Footer extends React.Component { Subscribe to our newsletter + CNCF Sandbox
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