Hey folks! I’ve been using Parse.com but I’m looking to switch to a different service. I’m wondering how to handle backend logic with Firebase. Specifically, I want to do server-side validation and set up triggers.
I’m thinking about setting up a Node.js server with Express and creating middleware for the logic. Then I’d send REST requests from my app to trigger the middleware. I’d use Firebase’s Node.js SDK to update values based on the HTTP request params. Finally, I’d implement a Firebase handler in my app to listen for changes.
Does this sound like a good approach? Or is there an easier way to do this with Firebase? I’m used to using cloud code with Parse and I want to keep the logic on the server side rather than the client.
hey there! have you looked into firebase cloud functions? they’re cool for handling server-side stuff without setting up a separate server. you can use them for validation and triggers, kinda like parse’s cloud code. might be worth checking out!
what kind of specific validations are you looking to do?
yo, cloud functions are def the way to go! they’re like parse’s cloud code but for firebase. you can do all your validation and triggers there without a separate server. plus, they scale automatically. have you checked out the firebase docs on this? they’ve got some sweet examples to get you started.
Firebase Cloud Functions are indeed the way to go for your backend logic needs. They’re a perfect fit for server-side validation and triggers, similar to Parse’s cloud code. You won’t need a separate Node.js server with Express - Cloud Functions integrate seamlessly with Firebase services.
For validation, you can write functions that run before data is saved to Firestore or Realtime Database. This ensures data integrity at the server level. Triggers can be set up to execute these functions in response to specific events, like data writes or authentication changes.
Cloud Functions are highly scalable and secure, handling your backend logic without the overhead of managing a separate server. They’re also easier to maintain and deploy compared to a custom server setup.
I’d recommend diving into Firebase’s documentation on Cloud Functions. They provide comprehensive guides and examples to help you get started quickly. This approach should give you the server-side control you’re looking for while leveraging Firebase’s robust infrastructure.