Explore the evolution of Backstage, a CNCF Incubating project, in this 26-minute conference talk presented by Patrik Oldsberg and Ben Lambert from Spotify. Gain insights into the project's past, present, and future developments, including key updates from 2023. Learn about the maintainers' efforts to simplify Backstage maintenance and adoption by eliminating the need for code-based plugin integration. Discover how these improvements aim to streamline the user experience and enhance the overall functionality of the Backstage platform.