Firebase works with two different databases. The Real-Time Database is the original Firebase database product, and Cloud Firestore is a new and improved version of the Real-Time Database . Firebase offers file storage security for users and enables them to utilize Google Cloud Storage.
Read moreWhat is the difference between cloud firestore and cloud storage?
Cloud Datastore automatically scales as you need it and supports transactions as well as robust, SQL-like queries . What is Cloud Firestore? NoSQL database built for global apps. Cloud Firestore is a NoSQL document database that lets you easily store, sync, and query data for your mobile and web apps – at global scale.
Read moreCan I use both firestore and realtime database?
You can use both Firebase Realtime Database and Cloud Firestore in your app , and leverage each database solution’s benefits to fit your needs. For example, you might want to leverage Realtime Database’s support for presence, as outlined in Build Presence in Cloud Firestore.
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