diff --git a/docs/permission/getting-started.md b/docs/permission/getting-started.md index 6fff3f9c95..0d87393b26 100644 --- a/docs/permission/getting-started.md +++ b/docs/permission/getting-started.md @@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ If you prefer to watch a video instead, you can start with this video introducti +> Note: This video was recorded in the January 2022 Contributors Session using `@backstage/create-app@0.4.14`. Some aspects of the demo may have changed in later releases. + Backstage integrators control permissions by writing a policy. In general terms, a policy is simply an async function which receives a request to authorize a specific action for a user and (optional) resource, and returns a decision on whether to authorize that permission. Integrators can implement their own policies from scratch, or adopt reusable policies written by others. ## Prerequisites