What is Supabase?
Supabase is an open-source platform that streamlines the development of web and mobile applications by providing a comprehensive set of tools and services. It allows developers to create a backend in under two minutes, equipping their projects with a PostgreSQL database, authentication system, instant APIs, real-time subscriptions, and storage capabilities, all without writing a single line of code. Supabase is currently in the early-alpha stage and is positioned as an open-source alternative to Firebase, a popular backend-as-a-service solution
Highlights
- Rapid Backend Setup: Developers can create a fully-functional backend for their web or mobile applications in less than two minutes, without the need for any manual coding
- Integrated PostgreSQL Database: Supabase provides a pre-configured PostgreSQL database, enabling developers to leverage the power and flexibility of this widely-used relational database system
- Instant API Generation: The platform automatically generates RESTful APIs for interacting with the underlying PostgreSQL database, eliminating the need for manual API development
- Real-time Subscriptions: Supabase offers real-time subscription capabilities, allowing applications to receive updates and notifications in near-real-time as data changes in the database
- Embedded Storage: The platform includes built-in storage functionality, enabling developers to store and manage files and assets directly within their Supabase-powered applications.