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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