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Convex
The reactive backend for web developers.
About Convex
Convex is the reactive backend-as-a-service for web apps. Build fullstack apps with a database, serverless functions, and reactive updates baked in.
Key Features
Reactive Queries
TypeScript Backend
Realtime Sync
Perfect For
Real-time collaborative apps
Chat applications
Multiplayer games
Live dashboards
Getting Started
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Run 'npm create convex'
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Define schema in convex/ folder
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Write queries/mutations in TypeScript
- 4
Use React hooks to fetch data
What Makes Convex Different?
Reactive: UI auto-updates on data changes
TypeScript queries (not SQL)
Serverless functions included
Strong consistency + realtime
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Real-time by default
- End-to-end TypeScript
- No API layer needed
Cons
- Vendor specific
- Limited database control
- Learning curve
Alternatives to Convex
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Supabase
FreemiumBackend DB
The open source Firebase alternative.
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Firebase
FreemiumBackend as a Service
App development platform backed by Google.
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Neon
FreemiumServerless Postgres
Serverless Postgres. Built for the Cloud.