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title: "Getting Started"
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  Quick start guides and onboarding information for the Edge Developer Platform.
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* **Jira Ticket**: TBD
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* **Status**: Draft - Structure only
* **Last Updated**: 2025-11-16
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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