From 46c8eec899f316a3c7b02d522ca05da6de97d52c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Monta Bot <112391068+montabot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 10:41:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add backstage file --- docs/index.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/index.md diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..89c4b047 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +# Introduction to TechDocs and mkdocs.yaml + +TechDocs is a tool used for generating beautiful documentation websites directly from your code repositories. It simplifies the process of creating and maintaining documentation for your projects. One of the key components of TechDocs is `mkdocs.yaml`, a configuration file that allows you to customize various aspects of your documentation site. + +## mkdocs.yaml + +`mkdocs.yaml` is a YAML configuration file used by MkDocs, the static site generator behind TechDocs. It allows you to define the structure, appearance, and behavior of your documentation website. + +In Backstage, the open-source platform for building developer portals, TechDocs is integrated seamlessly, and `mkdocs.yaml` is utilized to configure the documentation site generated by TechDocs. + +Inside `mkdocs.yaml`, you can specify various settings such as site title, navigation structure, theme customization, and more. This configuration file plays a crucial role in tailoring your documentation site to meet your project's specific requirements and preferences, providing a seamless experience for your users.