The Firebase Realtime Database is a cloud-hosted NoSQL database that lets you store and sync data between your users in realtime. NEW: Cloud Firestore enables you to store, sync and query app data at global scale.
Read moreIs Firebase a web framework?
Firebase is a platform developed by Google for creating mobile and web applications . It was originally an independent company founded in 2011. In 2014, Google acquired the platform and it is now their flagship offering for app development.
Read moreDo I need a backend if I use Firebase?
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.
Read moreIs Firebase good for Web applications?
Firebase is a fully managed backend service that gives you best-in-class infrastructure for your web apps , handling everything from user authentication and server scaling, right through to crash analytics and a reliable testing environment.
Read moreCan I still use Firebase 8?
This guide assumes that you will take advantage of the version 9 compat libraries to facilitate your upgrade. These libraries allow you to continue using version 8 code alongside code refactored for version 9 . This means you can compile and debug your app more easily as you work through the upgrade process.
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