FAQ Updates

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### What's the roadmap for Backstage?
We envision three phases, which you can learn about in
[our project roadmap](https://github.com/backstage/backstage#project-roadmap).
Even though the open source version of Backstage is relatively new compared to
our internal version, we have already begun work on various aspects of all three
phases. Looking at the
[our project roadmap](overview/roadmap/). Even though the open source version of
Backstage is relatively new compared to our internal version, we have already
begun work on various aspects of all three phases. Looking at the
[milestones for active issues](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/milestones)
will also give you a sense of our progress.
@@ -115,8 +114,7 @@ type of content. Plugins all use a common set of platform APIs and reusable UI
components. Plugins can fetch data either from the backend or an API exposed
through the proxy.
Learn more about
[the different components](https://github.com/backstage/backstage#overview) that
Learn more about [the different components](overview/what-is-backstage) that
make up Backstage.
### Do I have to write plugins in TypeScript?
@@ -126,17 +124,17 @@ APIs in TypeScript, but aren't forcing it on individual plugins.
### How do I find out if a plugin already exists?
Before you write a plugin,
You can browse and search for all available plugins in the
[Plugin Marketplace](https://backstage.io/plugins).
If you can't find it in the marketplace, before you write a plugin,
[search the plugin issues](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/issues?q=is%3Aissue+label%3Aplugin+)
to see if it already exists or is in the works. If no one's thought of it yet,
great! Open a new issue as
to see if is in the works. If no one's thought of it yet, great! Open a new
issue as
[a plugin suggestion](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/issues/new/choose)
and describe what your plugin will do. This will help coordinate our
contributors' efforts and avoid duplicating existing functionality.
You can browse and search for all available plugins in the
[Plugin Marketplace](https://backstage.io/plugins).
### Which plugin is used the most at Spotify?
By far, our most-used plugin is our TechDocs plugin, which we use for creating
@@ -182,6 +180,10 @@ comes to [deployment](https://backstage.io/docs/getting-started/deployment-k8s),
the system integrator (typically, the infrastructure team in your organization)
maintains Backstage in your own environment.
For more information, see our
[Owners](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/blob/master/OWNERS.md) and
[Governance](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/blob/master/GOVERNANCE.md).
### Does Spotify provide a managed version of Backstage?
No, this is not a service offering. We build the piece of software, and someone
@@ -215,14 +217,14 @@ data is shared with.
Yes. The core frontend framework could be used for building any large-scale web
application where (1) multiple teams are building separate parts of the app, and
(2) you want the overall experience to be consistent. That being said, in
[Phase 2](https://github.com/backstage/backstage#project-roadmap) of the project
we will add features that are needed for developer portals and systems for
managing software ecosystems. Our ambition will be to keep Backstage modular.
[Phase 2](overview/roadmap) of the project we will add features that are needed
for developer portals and systems for managing software ecosystems. Our ambition
will be to keep Backstage modular.
### How can I get involved?
Jump right in! Come help us fix some of the
[early bugs and first issues](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/labels/good%20first%20issue)
[early bugs and good first issues](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/contribute)
or reach [a new milestone](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/milestones).
Or write an open source plugin for Backstage, like this
[Lighthouse plugin](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/tree/master/plugins/lighthouse).