CBA - Certified Backstage Associate
The Certified Backstage Associate (CBA) exam demonstrates knowledge of Backstage, the open platform for building developer portals.
Exam Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Exam Format | Multiple Choice |
| Number of Questions | 60 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score | 75% |
| Certification Validity | 3 years |
| Cost | $250 USD |
| Retake Policy | 1 free retake |
Exam Domains & Weights
| Domain | Weight |
| Backstage Overview and Architecture | 18% |
| Software Catalog | 25% |
| Software Templates | 20% |
| TechDocs | 12% |
| Plugins | 15% |
| Customization and Integration | 10% |
Key Topics
Software Catalog
- Entity model and kinds
- Catalog ingestion
- Entity relationships
- Ownership and metadata
Software Templates
- Template syntax
- Actions and steps
- Input parameters
- Scaffolding
Plugins
- Plugin architecture
- Frontend and backend plugins
- Plugin development basics
Study Resources
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