This guide delves into the advanced functionality of Supabase, exploring database features, security, and best practices for building robust, scalable applications.
As a developer, choosing a backend platform is a critical decision that impacts everything from data modeling to scalability and security. Supabase, the open-source Firebase alternative, has gained significant traction. This guide will provide an in-depth analysis of Supabase, answering key questions about its architecture, scalability, and suitability for production applications.
Answering the frontend-focused Supabase database questions.
Supabase is a Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform that is almost entirely open source, which provides flexibility for developers. While their hosted service is what most people use, you have the freedom to self-host the entire stack. This open-source nature is a key differentiator when comparing it to other solutions like a custom stack with Hasura.
As a Django app grows, managing database queries effectively is crucial for maintainability, performance, and testability. Storing them haphazardly is a recipe for disaster. The best place to store your queries is on custom Model Managers and QuerySets. This approach keeps your logic organized, reusable, and closely tied to the data it operates on. Here are the main variants for storing your queries, from the least recommended to the best practice.
If you're building on Hrekov.com or your next side project, picking a good free-tier database can make or break your MVP. Here's a detailed look at what Vercel (via Neon) and Supabase offer with no cost, along with the trade-offs.