What is Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS)?
TL;DR
Cloud platform providing backend infrastructure as a service.
Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms provide ready-made backend infrastructure for Frontend Accelerator applications, eliminating the need to build and maintain custom server infrastructure. Popular BaaS providers include Supabase, Firebase, and AWS Amplify.
Key Features of BaaS:
- Database: PostgreSQL, real-time subscriptions
- Authentication: OAuth providers, magic links, JWT tokens
- Storage: File uploads, CDN delivery
- Edge Functions: Serverless API endpoints
- Real-time: WebSocket connections for live data
Benefits for Frontend Accelerator:
- Rapid Development: Skip backend setup, focus on features
- Scalability: Auto-scaling infrastructure
- Cost-Effective: Pay per usage, no server maintenance
- Type Safety: Generated TypeScript types from database schema
AI-Friendly: BaaS platforms provide explicit APIs and SDKs. AI tools can generate database queries, authentication flows, and API integrations following BaaS documentation patterns, making it easy to add backend functionality without deep backend knowledge.