Building with Firebase
Firebase is Google's platform for building apps without running servers. It bundles a database (Firestore and the Realtime Database), authentication, hosting and cloud functions, with SDKs for web, iOS and Android.
What Firebase Is Good At
- Authentication, database and hosting in one console.
- Realtime sync, so clients update when data changes.
- SDKs for web, iOS and Android.
- A free usage tier to start on, then pay by usage.
Common Use Cases for Firebase
- Mobile and web apps that need realtime data
- Prototypes and MVPs
- Apps that sign users in with Google
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firebase
Firebase or Supabase?
Firebase uses document databases; Supabase is built on PostgreSQL. Choose by your data model and whether you want SQL.
Is Firebase free?
It has a free usage tier and then charges by usage. Check Google's pricing page for the current limits.