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 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 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 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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