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Supabase
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Build production-ready apps with Supabase, the open-source Firebase alternative. Get a PostgreSQL database, authentication, realtime subscriptions, and storage - all with a powerful dashboard.

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Learn Supabase - Open Source Firebase Alternative

Master Supabase, the powerful open-source backend platform built on PostgreSQL. Learn to build full-stack applications with authentication, databases, real-time features, storage, and serverless functions.

Prerequisites

Before learning Supabase, you should be comfortable with JavaScript fundamentals and have basic knowledge of React or another frontend framework. Some SQL knowledge is helpful but not required.

What You'll Learn

  • Set up Supabase projects
  • Implement user authentication
  • Work with PostgreSQL databases
  • Secure data with Row Level Security
  • Upload and manage files
  • Build real-time features
  • Write Edge Functions
  • Integrate with React apps

Course Topics

Lesson 1
Beginner
15 min
Introduction to Supabase
Learn what Supabase is, its core features, and how to set up your first project
Lesson 2
Beginner
25 min
Supabase Authentication
Implement user authentication with email, OAuth providers, and magic links
Lesson 3
Beginner
30 min
Supabase Database (PostgreSQL)
Master PostgreSQL database operations, queries, and data modeling in Supabase
Lesson 4
Intermediate
25 min
Row Level Security (RLS)
Secure your data with PostgreSQL Row Level Security policies
Lesson 5
Beginner
20 min
Supabase Storage
Store and serve files with Supabase Storage buckets and policies
Lesson 6
Intermediate
25 min
Realtime Subscriptions
Build real-time features with Supabase's Postgres Changes and Broadcast
Lesson 7
Intermediate
25 min
Edge Functions
Write serverless functions with Deno that run close to your users
Lesson 8
Intermediate
30 min
Supabase with React
Integrate Supabase into React applications with best practices
Lesson 9
Supabase with Next.js
Complete guide to integrating Supabase with Next.js App Router including SSR, server actions, and cookie-based auth
Lesson 10
Supabase Database Functions & Triggers
Master PostgreSQL functions, triggers, and stored procedures in Supabase for automation and data integrity
Lesson 11
Supabase with TypeScript
Build type-safe Supabase applications with generated types, typed queries, and generic helpers
Lesson 12
Supabase Migrations & CLI
Master database migrations workflow with Supabase CLI including branching, seed files, and CI/CD pipelines
Lesson 13
Supabase Performance Optimization
Optimize Supabase queries with indexing strategies, connection pooling, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, and materialized views
Lesson 14
Supabase Vector Search (pgvector)
Build AI-powered semantic search and RAG applications with pgvector embeddings in Supabase
Lesson 15
Multi-Tenant Applications with Supabase
Build SaaS applications with Supabase using RLS-based multi-tenancy, team management, and role-based access
Lesson 16
Testing Supabase Applications
Comprehensive testing strategies for Supabase apps including unit tests, RLS testing, pgTAP, and CI/CD setup
Lesson 17
Advanced File Upload Patterns
Production file upload patterns with Supabase Storage including resumable uploads, image transforms, and CDN caching
Lesson 18
Advanced Authentication Patterns
Deep dive into Supabase auth with MFA, custom claims, PKCE flow, SAML SSO, and server-side authentication
Lesson 19
PostgreSQL Extensions in Supabase
Unlock powerful PostgreSQL extensions in Supabase: pg_cron, pg_net, PostGIS, pgcrypto, ltree, and more
Lesson 20
Advanced Realtime Patterns
Build collaborative features with Supabase Realtime Presence, Broadcast, channel authorization, and live editing
Lesson 21
Self-Hosting Supabase
Deploy Supabase on your own infrastructure with Docker Compose, configuration, backups, and monitoring
Lesson 22
Supabase Production Checklist
Complete production checklist for Supabase: security audit, performance tuning, monitoring, backups, and cost optimization

Ready to Start?

Begin your Supabase journey with the introduction. You'll learn what Supabase is, its features, and how to set up your first project.

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