Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative that provides the necessary tools to build production-grade applications rapidly.
Key features include:
- Postgres Database: A fully managed Postgres database for storing your application data.
- Authentication: Built-in authentication system to manage user sign-ups, logins, and authorization.
- Instant APIs: Automatically generated APIs for interacting with your database, simplifying data access.
- Edge Functions: Serverless functions hosted at the edge for low-latency execution.
- Realtime Subscriptions: Realtime updates using WebSockets, enabling collaborative features and live data synchronization.
- Storage: Store and serve files directly from Supabase.
- Vector Embeddings: Integrated vector embeddings for AI and machine learning applications.
Advantages:
- Open Source: Provides transparency, control, and community-driven development.
- Scalability: Designed to scale to millions of users.
- Developer Experience: Simplifies backend development and reduces boilerplate code.
Use cases:
- Building web and mobile applications.
- Creating real-time applications like chat apps and dashboards.
- Developing serverless functions and APIs.
- Implementing user authentication and authorization.
