Firebase - The powerful Backend-as-a-Service framework
Firebase is a backend-as-a-service platform from Google for mobile and web app development. The platform offers a range of tools and services for building, managing and scaling apps, including a real-time database, user authentication, hosting, cloud storage and more.
In addition, Firebase offers a range of analytics and reporting tools that can help developers understand how their users interact with their app and make data-driven decisions.
What Firebase offers
Firebase offers a variety of features that help developers to develop their apps faster and easier. Some of the most important features are:
Pros and cons of Firebase
The wide range of functions makes Firebase an interesting product for software development. However, Firebase also has some disadvantages that you should be aware of before choosing Firebase.
Save time
Firebase includes a number of features that allow developers to develop applications faster because not every functionality has to be programmed from scratch.
Scalability
Firebase is developed by Google, which makes the services almost infinitely scalable. Therefore, Firebase is suitable for almost all requirements of modern applications.
Real-time synchronisation
With Firebase, data can be easily synchronised in real time. This is of particular advantage for numerous applications such as chat apps or games.
Integration capability
Firebase is integrated into the product range of Google and numerous other tools. This means that the functionalities can be used across products.
Global availability
Firebase guarantees global availability through a network of data centres. This means that apps run quickly and reliably worldwide.
Costs that are difficult to estimate
Once the free monthly query limit is consumed, costs can quickly skyrocket.
Dependence on Google
Firebase is a Google product and using the platform means you have to rely on the integrity and availability of Google services.
Limited privacy options
Firebase generally stores data in the cloud. This can be a problem for certain applications or businesses, especially for sensitive data.
Limited server-side control
Firebase does not provide direct control over server-side processes. Therefore, cloud functions must be written for applications that require more control.
Our Conclusion
In our experience, Firebase has proven to be a powerful and reliable platform for the development of mobile and web-based applications. If the dependency on Google and the limited flexibility of the data structure are acceptable, Firebase could be a very promising choice. You can find detailed information about Firebase on their website.
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Projects using Firebase
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The Corona crisis made it necessary to act quickly. In cooperation with SV Group, INNOArchitects and devedis, the innovative food delivery service Emil@Home was created in record speed.
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Modern media platform for paid expertise
devedis developed invest.ch's new web portal to ensure that the media platform is technologically well positioned for the future.
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Modern driving with a digital subscription system from Carvolution
devedis supports Carvolution in the expansion of their platform.
