Get Started with Grand Central
Before you begin building connectors and applications on Grand Central, you need to set up your development environment and complete the onboarding process.Setup Options
Onboarding
Complete the Grand Central onboarding process
Local Environment
Set up your local development environment
Remote Sandbox
Configure a remote sandbox for live cluster development
Quick Start Path
1
Complete Onboarding
Contact your Backbase Professional Services team to get access to Grand Central
2
Choose Your Environment
Decide between local development or remote sandbox based on your needs
3
Set Up Tools
Install required tools like JDK, Maven, and CLI tools
4
Build Your First Connector
Clone and build the Grand Central connector template
Development Environments
Local Development
Ideal for:- Testing and debugging in isolation
- Faster feedback loops with live-reloading
- Working offline without external dependencies
- Individual developer customization
Remote Sandbox
Ideal for:- Live cluster development and testing
- Integrating with other services
- Testing in an environment similar to production
- Collaborative development
Prerequisites
Before getting started, ensure you have:- Access to Grand Central (complete onboarding)
- Basic knowledge of Java and Maven
- Familiarity with Git and GitHub
- Understanding of microservices architecture