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Firebase is Google's serverless platform for mobile/web apps, offering real-time database, auth, hosting, and ML tools with seamless Google integration. It abstracts backend for rapid prototyping.
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When to use it
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Choose Firebase when: - Building MVPs or real-time apps (chat, collab). - Needing quick auth and NoSQL storage. - Targeting mobile-first with push notifications. - Leveraging Google ecosystem (Analytics, Ads).
Pros
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- Real-time sync out of the box. - Generous free tier and pay-as-you-go. - SDKs for all platforms with offline support. - Built-in auth with social providers. - Hosting with global CDN.
Cons
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- Vendor lock-in and NoSQL limitations. - Costs spike with high traffic. - Query flexibility inferior to SQL. - Security rules can be tricky to audit. - Less control over infrastructure.
Notes
Note: Use Firestore for scalable NoSQL. Secure rules with test suite. Migrate data exports periodically.
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