Building Production-Grade Web Applications with Supabase

Craft resilient web applications with Supabase by leveraging advanced features such as authentication, data and user management, and seamless AI integration using its powerful Postgres infrastructure

Key Features
Learn how to integrate Supabase and Next.js to create powerful and scalable web apps
Explore real-world scenarios with a multi-tenant ticket system
Master real-time data handling, secure file storage, and application security enhancement, while discovering the full potential of the database beyond holding data
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description
Discover the powerful capabilities of Supabase, the cutting-edge, open-source platform flipping the script on backend architecture. Guided by David Lorenz, a battle-tested software architect with over two decades of development experience, this book will transform the way you approach your projects and make you a Supabase expert.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll build a secure, production-grade multi-tenant ticket system, seamlessly integrated with Next.js. You’ll build essential skills for effective data manipulation, authentication, and file storage, as well as master Supabase's advanced capabilities including automating tasks with cron scheduling, performing similarity searches with artificial intelligence, testing your database, and leveraging real-time updates.

By the end of the book, you'll have a deeper understanding of the platform and be able to confidently utilize Supabase in your own web applications, all thanks to David's excellent expertise.

What you will learn
Explore essential features for effective web app development
Handle user registration, login/logout processes, and user metadata
Navigate multi-tenant applications and understand the potential pitfalls and best practices
Discover how to implement real-time functionality
Find out how to upload, download, and manipulate files
Explore preventive measures against data manipulation and security breaches, ensuring robust web app security
Increase efficiency and streamline task automation through personalized email communication, webhooks, and cron jobs

Who this book is for
This book is for developers looking for a hassle-free, universal solution to building robust apps using Supabase and its integration libraries. While a basic understanding of JavaScript is useful, it’s not essential as the book focuses on Supabase for creating high-performance web apps using Next.js. Experienced professionals from non-JavaScript backgrounds will find this book useful. Familiarity with Postgres, although helpful, is not mandatory as the book explains all the SQL statements used.

Table of Contents
Unveiling the Inner Workings of Supabase and Introducing the Book's Project
Setting Up Supabase with Next.js
Creating the Ticket Management Pages, Layout, and Components
Adding Authentication and Application Protection
Crafting Multi-Tenancy through Database and App Design
Enforcing Tenant Permissions with RLS and Handling Tenant Domains
Adding Tenant-Based Signups, including Google Login
Implementing Dynamic Ticket Management
Creating a User List with RPCs and Setting Ticket Assignees
Enhancing Interactivity with Realtime Comments
Adding, Securing, and Serving File Uploads with Supabase Storage
Avoiding Unwanted Data Manipulation and Undisclosed Exposures
Adding Supabase Superpowers and Reviewing Production Hardening Tips