Recommended Backend platforms?

[Onder_Bilir]

Hi There,

I am looking for a low code back-end platform in combination with Apprgyver as the Front-end. Does anyone have any suggestions on this. Thanks a lot!

obilir

[Sasu_Makinen]

Maybe take a look at this?

Using Airtable API with Appgyver

Hi, I think there is a few people that are using Airtable as a REST API data resource. Airtable is great and easy to start going, but once you deploy your application (e.g. via web app) your API Key is exposed to the world. Airtable API Key gives access to all bases you have, so that might not be a great thing. I was insistent on using Airtable for one of my Appgyver projects, so I built this workaround using a service called pipedream.com. It is basically a wrapper on Airtable, which allows …

[imvicdiagnostic]

Maybe try Bubble? It has a learning curve but is worth it once you learn it. You can read more about its APIs here (note: Workflow APIs don’t work with GET requests):

https://manual.bubble.io/using-the-bubble-api/using-the-api

[Chris_F]

Take a look at Backendless. They just released a new article about how to integrate AppGyver specifically with their backend, and they have one of the most robust no/low-code backends out there. Great database, codeless logic builder, timers, push notifications, the whole nine yards.

Here’s the article: https://backendless.com/how-to-integrate-appgyver-with-backendless/

[Divine_Maredi]

I’ll just mention other backends you may consider, divided into types that are maintained for you and those you’ll need to maintain yourself:

Managed BaaS (Everything is maintained for you):

• Xano (Steve Stava has a youtube playlist showing how to use it with AppGyver)

• Back4App (A BaaS based on the Parse Server which was previously backed up by Facebook)

• Firebase (You probably know this one already, needless to say, it has thousands of users)

• 8base (recently stumbled upon this one, I don’t know much about it but it seems to only support GraphQL rather than REST APIs)

• Busywork (A visually programmable BaaS but they currently seem to be in Beta)

Self Hosted (Everything is maintained by you):

• Appwrite (an open-source backend which is currently in Beta but has a strong community, so learning to host it yourself should be a breeze, this medium article is an example on how to deploy it on D.O)

• Parse Server (This is the one Back4App manages for you if you don’t want to mess around with it)

• Supabase (NB! They’ll soon release pricing for a Managed Solution, but it’s basically an open-source BaaS that aims to be an alternative to Firebase).

These are just a few I personally found online, would love to hear about more in addition to those already mentioned, but I suggest that you carefully consider which BaaS you decide to go with (Some decisions are difficult if not impossible to undo), taking into consideration things like:

• Current and future expenses when your app scales
• Customer/Community support to get quick solutions when problems occur
• Whether or not you want a relational/non-relational DB structure and which one will serve you best
• Possibility of vendor locking
• GDPR compliance
• Data encryption & the level of Security provided out of the box

Just to mention a few, hope that helps

[Joerg_Refeld]

Sashido.io offers a great backend solution, especially for European projects.

Here is a link to a couple videos how to use Sashido in an Appgyver app:

MVPs and apps for founders & entrepreneurs

[rakesh]

appveen provides a low-code backend development platform. It’s a managed BaaS. You may want to check it out here → Rapidly build back ends for modern applications.