Building modern applications with Supabase — real-time databases, authentication, storage, and serverless functions.
Supabase has become my backend of choice for modern web applications. It provides PostgreSQL database, authentication, real-time subscriptions, file storage, and edge functions — everything you need to build production applications without managing infrastructure.
The CMS powering this site runs entirely on Supabase. Multiple client projects use it as their backend. This isn't theoretical — it's production experience with the platform's strengths and limitations.
A complete backend platform built on open-source technology.
Full PostgreSQL with all its power — relations, indexes, triggers, stored procedures. Not a simplified abstraction.
Live data updates pushed to connected clients. Build collaborative features without polling or complex websocket management.
Complete auth system with email, OAuth providers, magic links, and more. Row-level security ties directly to user identity.
S3-compatible object storage with CDN delivery. Upload, transform, and serve files without separate infrastructure.
Serverless functions deployed globally. Custom logic that runs close to users without managing servers.
Database-level access control. Define who can read and write what data using PostgreSQL policies.
Traditional backend development means choosing and configuring multiple services — database hosting, authentication provider, file storage, maybe a realtime service. Each has its own pricing, its own documentation, its own failure modes.
Supabase combines these into a coherent platform. One dashboard, one set of client libraries, one billing relationship. More importantly, it's built on PostgreSQL — not a proprietary database you're locked into, but the most capable open-source database available.
This matters for the long term. If you ever need to leave Supabase, your data is in a standard PostgreSQL database you can export. There's no proprietary query language to translate, no custom data format to convert.
SaaS Applications — Multi-tenant applications with proper data isolation, user management, and subscription handling. Supabase's row-level security makes tenant isolation straightforward.
Real-time Features — Collaborative tools, live dashboards, notification systems. Supabase's real-time subscriptions handle the complexity of keeping clients synchronised.
Content Platforms — The CMS powering this site uses Supabase for content storage, media management, and user authentication. It demonstrates what's possible with the platform.
API Backends — Supabase auto-generates REST and GraphQL APIs from your database schema. Combined with edge functions for custom logic, you can build complete backends without traditional server code.
I don't just recommend Supabase — I build production systems with it. I understand the practical realities: how row-level security policies need to be structured for performance, when edge functions make sense versus database functions, how to structure real-time subscriptions efficiently.
This hands-on experience means I can guide you past common pitfalls. I know what works in production, not just what works in tutorials.
Supabase excels for applications that benefit from PostgreSQL's capabilities — relational data, complex queries, full-text search, geographic data. It's excellent when you need real-time features, built-in authentication, or want to avoid managing infrastructure.
It's less suitable for applications with extreme scale requirements, those needing very specialised databases (graph databases, time-series optimised storage), or situations where you need complete infrastructure control.
I'll help you assess whether Supabase fits your specific requirements. If something else would serve you better, I'll tell you.
Modern backend development with experienced guidance.
You work with me directly. The person designing your database schema is the person implementing your application.
Solutions built for real-world requirements. Proper security, performance consideration, maintainable architecture.
Clear guidance on whether Supabase fits your needs. No pushing platforms for their own sake.
My reputation is attached to every project. Quality architecture, clean implementation, proper documentation.
A focused call to discuss your project requirements. I'll give you an honest assessment of whether Supabase is the right foundation for what you're building. No strings attached.