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Create a Next.js App with a Supabase Backend

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Supabase offers an open source database solution complete with a REST API for accessing data. This makes Supabase more than just an outstanding database. It can function as a complete backend for many applications. Supabase abstracts API development and gives your application’s frontend access to the data it needs.

Create a React App with a Supabase Backend

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Supabase provides a powerful open-source database that comes built-in with features like user authentication and a REST API. This makes Supabase a ready-made solution for backend services, simplifying database operations and connecting application frontends to a ready API.

How to Make a Server in Java in 5 Easy Steps

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Everyone likes the idea of reducing their workload when possible, yet the need to perform basic functionality arises almost constantly. Often, developers end up doing a lot of work for what seems like little return, especially when it comes to basic web design. You don’t need a full-fledged web server to perform quick checks for things like connectivity or to ensure basic functionality. This is where Java 18’s newfound web functionality comes into play. Java 18 sets up and configures a basic Java web server you can use for simple tasks. It only takes a matter of minutes, rather than hours, and it’s a pretty straightforward process. This guide demonstrates how to work with Java 18’s web functionality to create a server in Java. It also covers how to use the jwebserver command line tool.

Self-host Supabase with Docker

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Supabase is an open source Firebase alternative featuring a Postgres database, user authentication, and REST API capabilities. It offers a robust framework for creating the backend to Angular, React, Next.js, and other frontend applications.

Getting Started with Appwrite as a Backend Server

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Appwrite is an open source platform for quickly developing RESTful backend services. It is an ideal solution for reducing the time you spend developing repetitive APIs, and instead setting your focus on the frontend. Appwrite seamlessly runs alongside your other backend services, making it an adaptable solution that fits into an existing application or platform.

A Comparison of the NGINX and Apache Web Servers

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Apache HTTP Server (usually called “Apache”) and NGINX (pronounced “engine-X”) are the two most popular open-source web servers. So much so that it can often be unclear which one is the best to use. However, once you realize what sets each apart, you can easily make the best choice for your needs.