You can use firebase to skip backend programming , or even user firebase to setup a nodejs backend (functions). The bad thing about not using a backend is security, you would need to master firebase security rules to completely protect data.
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It works fine with user logging in.
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Firebase is a free service provided by Google which can be used as a feature-rich back-end. Frontend developers can use Firebase to decrease development time and increase productivity . If you are a frontend developer which often gets frustrated and stuck because the backend is not ready then I have great news for you.
Read moreCan I use Firebase without authentication?
To use the Firebase Storage we need to authenticate a user via Firebase authentication . The default security rules require users to be authenticated. Firebase Storage is basically a powerful and simple object storage, in which you can store your files easily.
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