What is Supabase?
Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service platform that provides a PostgreSQL database, authentication, instant APIs, real-time subscriptions, and storage. It's often called the "open-source Firebase alternative."
Why We Use Supabase
Supabase combines the ease of Firebase with the power of PostgreSQL:
- PostgreSQL Power: Full SQL capabilities, joins, and advanced queries
- Real-time: Subscribe to database changes with WebSockets
- Row Level Security: Fine-grained access control at the database level
- Auto-Generated APIs: RESTful and GraphQL APIs from your schema
- Open Source: Self-host or use the managed cloud service
Our Supabase Expertise
We implement Supabase for robust backend solutions:
- Database Design: Normalized schemas with proper indexing
- Row Level Security: Complex RLS policies for multi-tenant apps
- Edge Functions: Deno-based serverless functions
- Storage: Secure file storage with access policies
- Auth: Multiple providers with custom claims and roles
When to Choose Supabase
Supabase excels for:
- Teams comfortable with SQL and relational databases
- Applications requiring complex queries and joins
- Projects needing real-time functionality
- Organizations preferring open-source solutions
- Apps requiring fine-grained access control
