Explore the evolution of Backstage backends in this 28-minute conference talk presented by Spotify's Patrik Oldsberg and Johan Haals at a CNCF event. Dive deep into the past, present, and future of Backstage backend development, focusing on the changes proposed in RFC #11611. Learn about the existing system, its lessons, and the evolved system designed to enhance the Backstage development experience. Gain insights into building scalable, augmentable systems and TypeScript API design while understanding how these improvements aim to benefit anyone working with Backstage.