Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS)

Platforms that provide pre-built backend infrastructure, such as Supabase, Firebase, and Xano.

What is Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS)?

BaaS platforms handle backend operations, including databases, authentication, and storage, so developers can focus on frontend development.

BaaS accelerates app development by offering ready-to-use backend components.

Popular BaaS providers include:

  • Firebase – Google’s backend service for web and mobile apps
  • Supabase – Open-source alternative to Firebase
  • Xano – No-code backend with API generation

    • BaaS platforms are widely used in mobile and web applications to reduce backend complexity.

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