Firebase
Backend services that let frontend developers pretend servers don’t exist.
Best use cases
• Web app backends
• Mobile app backends
• Authentication
• Realtime databases
• Prototyping and MVPs
Pros
• Very fast to get started
• Realtime and Firestore databases
• Built-in authentication
• Strong Google ecosystem integration
• Good documentation
Cons
• Vendor lock-in concerns
• Costs can scale unexpectedly
• Complex queries are limited
Pricing
freemium
Generous free tier + pay-as-you-go pricing
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