Firebase Infographic
Backend-as-a-Service
Firebase is Google's BaaS platform. It eliminates the need to manage server infrastructure, allowing developers to focus on client-side logic. Instead of writing complex backend code, you interact with services directly via SDKs.
Rapid Development
Build Apps Fast
No servers to provision. No databases to tune.
The Firebase Ecosystem
More than just a database. A complete suite for app development.
Firebase offers a cohesive set of tools. While Cloud Firestore and Realtime Database are the core storage solutions, services like Authentication and Cloud Functions glue the application together.
- Authentication: Secure login flows.
- Cloud Firestore: Scalable NoSQL DB.
- Cloud Storage: File hosting.
Firestore vs. Realtime DB
Firebase offers two distinct database solutions. Cloud Firestore is the newer, more scalable option using a Document-Collection model. The Realtime Database is the original JSON-tree solution.
Recommendation
Use Firestore for most new applications due to its superior querying capabilities and scalability.
Score based on feature flexibility (1-10)
The CRUD Lifecycle
Basic data operations in the "Hello World" example using the Modular SDK (v9+).
Create
addDoc(coll, data)
Adds a new document with an auto-generated ID to the "users" collection.
Read
getDocs(coll)
Fetches a snapshot of all documents in the collection to iterate over.
Update
updateDoc(ref, data)
Modifies specific fields (e.g., 'born') without overwriting the whole doc.
Delete
deleteDoc(ref)
Permanently removes the specified document from the database.
Why Choose Firebase?
Compared to traditional backend setups (SQL + Server), Firebase excels in speed of delivery and real-time capabilities.
Real-time Sync
Data updates push to connected clients instantly.
Offline Support
SDKs cache data locally, ensuring apps work without internet.
Auto-Scalability
Google manages infrastructure scaling as your user base grows.