Re:Fast, Simple and Open Firebase Alternative: TrailBase
by barfoos on Wednesday May 28, 2025 @03:10AM
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> wth is that hype on Firebase and alternatives?
It's mostly about communicating the intend and a testament to Firebase establishing this rather broad product category, i.e. DB + dashboard + auth + files + ... You could probably also call it "a bucket of generally useful stuff", just doesn't have the same ring :).
> create per-user (likely with some limit of total 10 or so instance) demo env - average sysadmin like me should be able to handle it.
Totally feasible. There are also kubernetes deployment manifests in the repo. That said, I don't mind the shared instance too much. There's pros and cons. Happy to chat more.
> If i'll do something, will let you know if you wish
It's mostly about communicating the intend and a testament to Firebase establishing this rather broad product category, i.e. DB + dashboard + auth + files + ... You could probably also call it "a bucket of generally useful stuff", just doesn't have the same ring :).
> create per-user (likely with some limit of total 10 or so instance) demo env - average sysadmin like me should be able to handle it.
Totally feasible. There are also kubernetes deployment manifests in the repo. That said, I don't mind the shared instance too much. There's pros and cons. Happy to chat more.
> If i'll do something, will let you know if you wish
Sure thing. Thanks!