Getting started with an Internal Developer Portal

Understand what is an IDP, how to use one and the pitfalls associated with adopting an IDP. Learn about some Service Catalog concepts with a lens of Backstage.

Aniket Bhattacharyea

Aniket is a student doing a Master's in Mathematics and has a passion for computers and software. He likes to explore various areas related to coding and works as a web developer using Ruby on Rails and Vue.JS.

Category Internal Developer Portal

Learn how to adopt an Internal Developer Portal (IDP). Find insights and best practices from Aviator.

Internal Developer Portal

Internal Developer Portals Should Be Internal Developer Hubs

Many IDPs function as passive portals, adding complexity without real developer benefit.

Ankit Jain
May 14, 2025

Content to Help Developer Teams, Developer Experience, Internal Developer Portal, Monorepo Best Practices

Monorepo: Hands-On Guide for Managing Repositories and Microservices

Managing large monorepos can be a daunting task. This guide will walk you through the considerations and the steps involved in managing a large repository.

Shantanu Das
December 8, 2024

Automation Articles, Backstage Articles, Content to Help Developer Teams, Internal Developer Portal

Why Some Companies Fail to Adopt Internal Developer Portal

IDPs are becoming popular in the developer ecosystems. However without careful consideration and planning, some companies fail adopt them internally.

Shantanu Das
July 31, 2024

Backstage Articles, Internal Developer Portal

How to set up Backstage with GitHub using Typescript & Material UI

In this tutorial, we will explore the hands-on creation of IDP platform using Backstage, leveraging Typescript and Material UI, while customizing the styles.

Shantanu Das
June 9, 2024

Internal Developer Portal

Getting started with an Internal Developer Portal

Understand what is an IDP, how to use one and the pitfalls associated with adopting an IDP. Learn about some Service Catalog concepts with a lens of Backstage.