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This chapter delves into Pocketbase, a comprehensive backend solution merging CMS and ORM features. The hosts discuss its database, API, authentication, and file storage capabilities, comparing it to Superbase and emphasizing its no sign-up requirement. Additionally, they touch on the significance of using Century for performance tracking, sharing experiences integrating it with their website and offering a two-month promotion.

Today, Scott and Wes are diving into Pocketbase, a fantastic tool for web developers to quickly set up a CMS without breaking a sweat. We’ll cover everything from its Go-based architecture to its slick admin interface and how you can get started hosting it for free on Fly.io.

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00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:34 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
02:26 Overview of Pocketbase.
06:51 Written in Go, but no extending needed.
- Host for free on Fly.io.
07:37 Hooks.
08:05 Authentication + roles.
09:23 The admin experience.
11:18 Managing export collections.
13:21 Creating your own schema.
13:53 Adding indexes.
14:08 API rules.
15:01 Adding complex roles.
16:15 Full-featured admin with a great UI.
16:59 Collection API preview.
17:41 Docs with app-specific context.
18:54 Logs.
19:02 Settings.
19:42 Executable vs npm install.
20:29 Are the collections fully typed?
21:01 Some more settings.
22:56 One click Coolify install.
- Svelte Kit / Svelte 5 / Pocketbase Example.
- Svelte / Pocketbase Starter.
- Pocketbase Typegen.