| title | Getting Started |
|---|---|
| description | Get started with the Internal Developer Platform - Installation, setup, and first steps |
Welcome to the Internal Developer Platform. This section will guide you through installing, configuring, and using the Internal Developer Platform for the first time.
The Internal Developer Platform is a modern backend for Internal Developer Platforms. Before diving in, here's what you'll learn:
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Set up the Internal Developer Platform using Docker, Docker Compose, or build from source.
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Create your first Entity Template and Entity in minutes.
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Configure database connections, security, and app profiles.
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
| Requirement | Minimum Version | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Docker | 20.10+ | Container runtime |
| Docker Compose | 2.0+ | Multi-container orchestration |
| Java (optional) | 21+ | For building from source |
| Maven (optional) | 3.9+ | For building from source |
flowchart LR
A[Install] --> B[Configure]
B --> C[Start]
C --> D[Create Template]
D --> E[Add Entities]
E --> F[Integrate Data]
The fastest way to get started is using Docker Compose and Maven
Start the PostgreSQL service using Docker Compose:
git clone https://github.com/decathlon/internal-developer-platform.git
cd internal-developer-platform
docker-compose up -dBuild and run the Internal Developer Platform app:
mvn clean package -DskipTests
mvn spring-boot:run -Dspring-boot.run.profiles=localCheck that the API is running:
curl http://localhost:8084/actuator/healthYou should see:
{"status": "UP"}curl -X POST http://localhost:8084/api/v1/entity-templates \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"identifier": "service",
"description": "A microservice in the platform",
"properties_definitions": [
{
"name": "name",
"description": "Service name",
"type": "STRING",
"required": true
},
{
"name": "team",
"description": "Owning team",
"type": "STRING",
"required": true
}
]
}'- Installation Guide - Detailed installation instructions
- Quick Start Tutorial - Step-by-step first project
- Core Concepts - Understand the data model