Add @backstage/frontend-dev-utils package

Adds a new `@backstage/frontend-dev-utils` package for the new frontend
system. It provides a minimal `createDevApp` helper for wiring up a
development app from a `dev/` entry point.

The app-visualizer plugin is updated to use this new package as the
initial testing ground.

Signed-off-by: Patrik Oldsberg <poldsberg@gmail.com>
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# @backstage/frontend-dev-utils
Utilities for developing Backstage frontend plugins using the new frontend system.
This package provides a minimal helper for wiring up a development app from a `dev/` entry point, making it easy to run and test frontend plugins in isolation.
## Installation
Install the package via Yarn:
```sh
cd plugins/<plugin> # if within a monorepo
yarn add -D @backstage/frontend-dev-utils
```
## Documentation
- [Backstage Readme](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/blob/master/README.md)
- [Backstage Documentation](https://backstage.io/docs)