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Getting Started Getting Started 1 Quick start guides and onboarding information for the Edge Developer Platform.

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Welcome to EDP

This section helps you get started with the Edge Developer Platform, whether you're a developer building applications or a platform engineer managing infrastructure.

Quick Start for Developers

Prerequisites

  • Access to EDP instance
  • Git client installed
  • kubectl configured (for Kubernetes access)
  • Basic knowledge of containers and CI/CD

Your First Application

  1. Access the Platform: Log in to Backstage portal
  2. Clone Repository: Get your application repository from Forgejo/GitLab
  3. Configure Pipeline: Set up CI/CD in Woodpecker or ArgoCD
  4. Deploy: Push code and watch automated deployment

Next Steps

  • Explore available components and services
  • Review platform documentation and best practices
  • Join the developer community

Quick Start for Platform Engineers

Platform Access

  • Kubernetes cluster access
  • Infrastructure management tools
  • Monitoring and observability dashboards

Key Resources

  • Platform architecture documentation
  • Operational runbooks
  • Troubleshooting guides

Documentation Template

When creating "Getting Started" content for a component:

  1. Prerequisites: What users need before starting
  2. Step-by-Step Guide: Clear, numbered instructions
  3. Verification: How to confirm success
  4. Common Issues: FAQ and troubleshooting
  5. Next Steps: Links to deeper documentation