Backend as a Service (BaaS) Articles and Best Practices

A collection of Backend as a Service (BaaS) articles, including best practices, guides, and tutorials. Stay updated with the latest in Backend as a Service (BaaS).

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Firebase Articles

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By Adrian Machado - 11/27/2024

Auth Pricing Wars: Cognito vs Auth0 vs Firebase vs Supabase

By Josh Twist - 6/27/2023

Generate Firebase JWT tokens in seconds

By Josh Twist - 4/5/2023

Using jose to validate a Firebase JWT token

Supabase Articles

More Backend as a Service (BaaS) articles, but with a focus on Supabase. View all

By Adrian Machado - 12/10/2024

Building a PostgREST API For Your MySQL Database

By Adrian Machado - 12/4/2024

Automatically Generate REST and GraphQL APIs From Your Database

By Adrian Machado - 11/27/2024

Auth Pricing Wars: Cognito vs Auth0 vs Firebase vs Supabase

Backend as a Service (BaaS) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Backend as a Service (BaaS)?
BaaS platforms provide pre-built backend functionalities like database management, authentication, and cloud storage, allowing developers to focus on front-end logic.
How does BaaS affect API Development?
BaaS solutions simplify API creation by handling server-side complexities. They reduce time-to-market and operational overhead but may limit customization compared to a fully custom backend.
What are examples of BaaS providers?
Popular BaaS providers include Firebase, Supabase, AWS Amplify, and Back4App. Each offers different features for data storage, authentication, and analytics.
How do I choose between a BaaS and a custom backend?
Consider your project’s complexity, scalability requirements, budget, and customization needs. BaaS is faster for MVPs, while custom backends offer more flexibility for complex systems.

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