Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 788: Supabase: Open Source Firebase for Fullstack JS Apps
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Jun 28, 2024 Paul Copplestone, CEO and co-founder of Supabase, shares insights on creating an open-source alternative to Firebase. He discusses the technical challenges that sparked Supabase's development and the importance of simplicity in user experience. The conversation dives into the strategic decisions behind official libraries versus community contributions, as well as the significance of clear documentation. Plus, Paul touches on balancing business goals with open-source values, and what’s next for Supabase in the evolving tech landscape.
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Supabase Origin Story
- Paul Copplestone, CEO of Supabase, initially integrated Postgres's real-time engine using Phoenix Elixir.
- This solution, driven by a technical challenge in his previous startup, garnered significant interest on Hacker News, leading to Supabase's inception.
Open Source Philosophy
- Supabase's open-source nature is a core value, driven by the founders' preference and a desire to support existing open-source tools.
- Their unique approach involves improving existing tools rather than reinventing them, contributing to the broader open-source ecosystem.
Beyond Firebase
- Supabase aims to differentiate itself from Firebase by focusing on building the best database platform centered around Postgres.
- They plan to achieve this by prioritizing developer experience, extensive tooling, scalability, and long-term credibility with Postgres.