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Supabase

This tutorial aims to provide software developers with a comprehensive guide on getting started with Supabase. Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative that offers a suite of tools for building scalable and secure applications. In this tutorial, we will cover the basics of Supabase, including setting up an account, database management, authentication, real-time subscriptions, API endpoints, deployment, and more.

![getting started supabase comprehensive tutorial](https://dopebase.com/media/cover13.jpg)
## Introduction

### What is Supabase?

Supabase is an open-source platform that combines the power of PostgreSQL and the simplicity of Firebase. It provides developers with a set of tools and services, including a database, authentication, real-time subscriptions, and API endpoints, to build scalable and secure applications.

### Why use Supabase?

Supabase offers several advantages for software developers. Firstly, it leverages the power of PostgreSQL, a popular and robust relational database management system. This ensures data integrity, scalability, and flexibility for your applications. Secondly, Supabase provides a suite of services that are commonly required in modern applications, such as user authentication, real-time subscriptions, and API endpoints. This eliminates the need for integrating multiple third-party services and simplifies the development process. Lastly, Supabase is open-source and self-hostable, giving you complete control over your data and infrastructure.

### Prerequisites

Before diving into Supabase, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

- Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
- Familiarity with JavaScript and Node.js.
- An active internet connection.

## Setting Up Supabase

### Creating an Account

To get started with Supabase, you first need to create an account. Visit the [Supabase website](https://supabase.io/) and click on the "Get Started for Free" button. Fill in the required details, including your email address and a password, and click on the "Create Account" button. You will receive a confirmation email to verify your account.

### Creating a Project

Once you have created an account, you can create a new project in Supabase. Log in to your Supabase account and click on the "New Project" button. Enter a name for your project and choose a region for hosting your database. Click on the "Create Project" button to create your project.

### Configuring Supabase

After creating a project, you will be redirected to the project dashboard. Here, you can find your project URL, API URL, and API key. These credentials are required to connect to your Supabase database and make API requests. Make sure to securely store these credentials as they are sensitive.

To configure Supabase in your application, you need to install the Supabase client library. You can install it via npm by running the following command:

```bash
npm install @supabase/supabase-js
```

Once installed, you can initialize the Supabase client by providing your project URL and API key:

```javascript
import { createClient } from '@supabase/supabase-js';

const supabaseUrl = 'https://your-project-url.supabase.co';
const supabaseKey = 'your-api-key';
const supabase = createClient(supabaseUrl, supabaseKey);
```

With the Supabase client initialized, you are now ready to manage your database.

## Database Management

### Creating Tables

To create a table in Supabase, you can use the `supabase.createTable()` method. This method takes two arguments: the table name and an object representing the table schema. The schema defines the columns and their data types for the table.

```javascript
const { data, error } = await supabase.createTable('users', {
  id: {
    type: 'integer',
    primaryKey: true,
    notNull: true,
  },
  name: {
    type: 'text',
    notNull: true,
  },
  email: {
    type: 'text',
    notNull: true,
    unique: true,
  },
  createdAt: {
    type: 'timestamp',
    default: 'now()',
  },
});
```

In the above example, we create a table named "users" with four columns: "id", "name", "email", and "createdAt". The "id" column is defined as an integer primary key, while the "name" and "email" columns are defined as non-null text fields. The "createdAt" column is a timestamp with a default value of the current timestamp.

### Defining Relationships

Supabase supports defining relationships between tables using foreign keys. To define a foreign key relationship, you can use the `supabase.createTable()` method and the `references` property in the column definition.

```javascript
const { data, error } = await supabase.createTable('orders', {
  id: {
    type: 'integer',
    primaryKey: true,
    notNull: true,
  },
  userId: {
    type: 'integer',
    references: 'users',
  },
  totalAmount: {
    type: 'numeric',
    notNull: true,
  },
});
```

In the above example, we create a table named "orders" with three columns: "id", "userId", and "totalAmount". The "userId" column is defined as an integer and references the "users" table. This establishes a foreign key relationship between the "orders" and "users" tables.

### Performing CRUD Operations

Supabase provides a set of methods for performing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on your database. Here are some examples:

#### Create

To insert a new row into a table, you can use the `supabase.insert()` method.

```javascript
const { data, error } = await supabase.from('users').insert([
  { name: 'John Doe', email: 'john@example.com' },
  { name: 'Jane Smith', email: 'jane@example.com' },
]);
```

In the above example, we insert two new rows into the "users" table.

#### Read

To fetch data from a table, you can use the `supabase.from()` method.

```javascript
const { data, error } = await supabase.from('users').select('*');
```

In the above example, we fetch all columns (`*`) from the "users" table.

#### Update

To update existing rows in a table, you can use the `supabase.update()` method.

```javascript
const { data, error } = await supabase
  .from('users')
  .update({ name: 'John Smith' })
  .eq('id', 1);
```

In the above example, we update the "name" column of the row with the ID of 1 in the "users" table.

#### Delete

To delete rows from a table, you can use the `supabase.delete()` method.

```javascript
const { data, error } = await supabase.from('users').delete().eq('id', 1);
```

In the above example, we delete the row with the ID of 1 from the "users" table.

## Authentication

### Setting Up Authentication

Supabase provides built-in authentication functionality to handle user registration, login, and session management. To enable authentication in your project, you need to configure the authentication providers and initialize the authentication client.

#### Configuring Providers

To configure authentication providers, navigate to the "Authentication" section in your project dashboard. Here, you can enable and configure various providers, such as email/password, Google, GitHub, and more. Follow the on-screen instructions for each provider to set up the required credentials.

#### Initializing the Authentication Client

To initialize the authentication client, you can use the `supabase.auth` object.

```javascript
const auth = supabase.auth;
```

With the authentication client initialized, you can now perform various authentication actions.

### User Registration

To allow users to register in your application, you can use the `auth.signUp()` method.

```javascript
const { user, error } = await auth.signUp({
  email: 'john@example.com',
  password: 'password123',
});
```

In the above example, we register a new user with the email "john@example.com" and the password "password123".

### User Login

To authenticate users in your application, you can use the `auth.signIn()` method.

```javascript
const { user, error } = await auth.signIn({
  email: 'john@example.com',
  password: 'password123',
});
```

In the above example, we authenticate the user with the email "john@example.com" and the password "password123".

## Real-time Subscriptions

### Enabling Real-time Subscriptions

Supabase provides real-time subscription functionality, allowing you to listen for changes in your database and receive updates in real-time. To enable real-time subscriptions, you need to configure the triggers and initialize the real-time client.

#### Configuring Triggers

To configure triggers, navigate to the "Database" section in your project dashboard and select the table for which you want to enable real-time subscriptions. Click on the "Triggers" tab and create a new trigger. You can define the trigger condition and the action to be performed when the condition is met.

#### Initializing the Real-time Client

To initialize the real-time client, you can use the `supabase.realtime` object.

```javascript
const realtime = supabase.realtime;
```

With the real-time client initialized, you can now listen for changes and handle real-time updates.

### Listening for Changes

To listen for changes in a table, you can use the `realtime.from()` method.

```javascript
const unsubscribe = realtime
  .from('users')
  .on('INSERT', (payload) => {
    console.log('New user inserted:', payload.new);
  })
  .subscribe();
```

In the above example, we listen for new rows (`INSERT`) in the "users" table. Whenever a new row is inserted, the callback function is invoked, and the new row data is logged to the console.

### Handling Real-time Updates

To handle real-time updates, you can use the appropriate callback functions based on the type of change (`INSERT`, `UPDATE`, `DELETE`).

```javascript
const unsubscribe = realtime
  .from('users')
  .on('*', (payload) => {
    console.log('Change occurred:', payload);
  })
  .subscribe();
```

In the above example, we listen for any change (`*`) in the "users" table. Whenever a change occurs, the callback function is invoked, and the change payload is logged to the console.

## API Endpoints

### Creating Custom API Endpoints

Supabase allows you to create custom API endpoints to perform server-side logic and interact with your database. To create a custom API endpoint, you can use the Supabase CLI or the Supabase Dashboard.

#### Supabase CLI

To create a custom API endpoint using the Supabase CLI, navigate to your project directory and run the following command:

```bash
supabase generate api my-endpoint
```

This will generate a new API endpoint in the `api` directory of your project. You can then implement your server-side logic in the generated files.

#### Supabase Dashboard

To create a custom API endpoint using the Supabase Dashboard, navigate to the "API" section in your project dashboard. Click on the "New Endpoint" button and enter a name for your endpoint. You can then define the route, HTTP methods, and serverless function code for your endpoint.

### Securing API Endpoints

Supabase allows you to secure your API endpoints using various authentication mechanisms, such as API keys, JWT tokens, or custom authentication logic. To secure an API endpoint, you can use the `supabase.auth.api()` method.

```javascript
const { data, error } = await supabase.auth.api('my-endpoint').get('/path');
```

In the above example, we secure the API endpoint named "my-endpoint" and make a GET request to the "/path" route.

### Testing API Endpoints

To test your API endpoints, you can use tools like cURL or Postman. Make sure to include the appropriate authentication headers or tokens when making API requests to secured endpoints.

```bash
curl -H 'Authorization: Bearer <api-key>' https://api.supabase.co/my-endpoint/path
```

In the above example, we make a cURL request to the "/path" route of the "my-endpoint" API endpoint, including the API key in the Authorization header.

## Deployment

### Deploying Supabase

To deploy Supabase, you can use the Supabase CLI or the Supabase Dashboard.

#### Supabase CLI

To deploy Supabase using the Supabase CLI, navigate to your project directory and run the following command:

```bash
supabase deploy
```

This will deploy your Supabase project to the Supabase hosting infrastructure.

#### Supabase Dashboard

To deploy Supabase using the Supabase Dashboard, navigate to the "Hosting" section in your project dashboard. Click on the "Deploy" button to deploy your project to the Supabase hosting infrastructure.

### Scaling Supabase

Supabase is designed to scale horizontally by adding more instances of the Supabase service. You can scale your Supabase project by upgrading your plan or contacting the Supabase team for custom scaling options.

### Monitoring and Maintenance

Supabase provides monitoring and maintenance tools to help you keep your application running smoothly. You can monitor your project's performance, view logs, and perform maintenance tasks using the Supabase Dashboard.

## Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered the basics of getting started with Supabase. We learned how to set up a Supabase account, create a project, configure Supabase, manage the database, enable authentication, utilize real-time subscriptions, create custom API endpoints, deploy Supabase, and perform monitoring and maintenance tasks. With the knowledge gained from this tutorial, you are now equipped to build scalable and secure applications using Supabase. Explore the official Supabase documentation for more advanced features and capabilities. Happy coding!

Getting Started with Supabase: A Comprehensive Tutorial

Angular

In this tutorial, we will explore how to build a modern API using Angular and GraphQL. We will start by setting up the project, defining the GraphQL schema, and integrating Angular with GraphQL. Then, we will discuss how to optimize performance, implement authentication and authorization, and finally, conclude with some key takeaways.

![angular graphql building modern api](https://dopebase.com/media/cover5.jpg)
## Introduction

### What is Angular?

Angular is a popular open-source framework for building web applications. It provides a structured approach to developing dynamic single-page applications (SPAs) using TypeScript. With its powerful features, Angular simplifies the development process and enhances the overall performance of the application.

### What is GraphQL?

GraphQL is a query language for APIs and a runtime for executing those queries with existing data. It enables clients to request exactly the data they need and nothing more, making it more efficient compared to traditional REST APIs. GraphQL also provides a strongly typed schema to define the data shape and relationships.

### Advantages of using Angular and GraphQL together

When used together, Angular and GraphQL offer several advantages. Angular provides a robust framework for building web applications with powerful features like dependency injection, component-based architecture, and two-way data binding. On the other hand, GraphQL offers a flexible and efficient way to fetch and manipulate data from the server. The combination of these two technologies allows developers to build modern, performant, and scalable APIs.

## Setting Up the Project

To get started, we need to set up a new Angular project and install the necessary dependencies. Additionally, we will set up a GraphQL server to serve our API.

### Creating a new Angular project

We can create a new Angular project using the Angular CLI. Open your terminal and run the following command:

```bash
ng new my-angular-graphql-project
```

This command will create a new directory called `my-angular-graphql-project` with the basic structure of an Angular project.

### Installing necessary dependencies

Next, navigate into the project directory and install the required dependencies. We will need `apollo-angular` and `graphql` packages to work with GraphQL in Angular.

```bash
cd my-angular-graphql-project
npm install apollo-angular graphql
```

These packages will allow us to integrate Angular with GraphQL seamlessly.

### Setting up GraphQL server

Now, let's set up a GraphQL server. There are several options available for creating a GraphQL server in different programming languages. For this tutorial, we will use Apollo Server, a popular GraphQL server implementation in JavaScript.

First, install the necessary packages by running the following command:

```bash
npm install apollo-server graphql
```

Once the installation is complete, create a new file called `server.js` in the root directory of your project and add the following code:

```javascript
const { ApolloServer, gql } = require('apollo-server');

// Define your schema here

const server = new ApolloServer({ typeDefs, resolvers });

server.listen().then(({ url }) => {
  console.log(`Server running at ${url}`);
});
```

This code sets up a basic Apollo Server with an empty schema. We will define our schema in the next section.

## Defining GraphQL Schema

In this section, we will define the GraphQL types, queries, mutations, resolvers, and data sources.

### Creating GraphQL types

GraphQL uses a type system to define the data structure that can be queried. We can define our own custom types using the GraphQL schema language. Open the `server.js` file and add the following code:

```javascript
const typeDefs = gql`
  type User {
    id: ID!
    name: String!
    email: String!
  }

  type Query {
    users: [User!]!
  }

  type Mutation {
    createUser(name: String!, email: String!): User!
  }
`;
```

In this code, we define a `User` type with `id`, `name`, and `email` fields. We also define a `Query` type with a `users` field that returns an array of `User` objects. Additionally, we define a `Mutation` type with a `createUser` field that accepts `name` and `email` arguments and returns a `User` object.

### Defining queries and mutations

Next, let's define the resolvers for our queries and mutations. Resolvers are functions that resolve the incoming queries and mutations and return the requested data. Add the following code below the `typeDefs` constant:

```javascript
const resolvers = {
  Query: {
    users: () => {
      // Logic to fetch users from the database
    },
  },
  Mutation: {
    createUser: (_, { name, email }) => {
      // Logic to create a new user
    },
  },
};
```

In this code, we define a resolver function for the `users` query that fetches users from the database. We also define a resolver function for the `createUser` mutation that creates a new user.

### Resolvers and data sources

Resolvers can interact with various data sources, such as databases, REST APIs, or other services. In our case, we will use a simple array as our data source. Update the resolver functions as follows:

```javascript
const users = [];

const resolvers = {
  Query: {
    users: () => users,
  },
  Mutation: {
    createUser: (_, { name, email }) => {
      const newUser = { id: users.length + 1, name, email };
      users.push(newUser);
      return newUser;
    },
  },
};
```

In this code, we create an empty array called `users`. The resolver functions for `users` query and `createUser` mutation interact with this array to fetch and insert data.

## Integrating Angular with GraphQL

Now that we have set up our GraphQL server and defined the schema, let's integrate Angular with GraphQL.

### Setting up Apollo Client

Apollo Client is a powerful GraphQL client library for JavaScript that helps us interact with the GraphQL server. To set up Apollo Client in our Angular project, open the `app.module.ts` file and add the following code:

```typescript
import { NgModule } from '@angular/core';
import { BrowserModule } from '@angular/platform-browser';
import { HttpClientModule } from '@angular/common/http';
import { ApolloModule, Apollo } from 'apollo-angular';
import { HttpLinkModule, HttpLink } from 'apollo-angular-link-http';

@NgModule({
  imports: [
    BrowserModule,
    HttpClientModule,
    ApolloModule,
    HttpLinkModule,
  ],
})
export class AppModule {
  constructor(apollo: Apollo, httpLink: HttpLink) {
    apollo.create({
      link: httpLink.create({ uri: 'http://localhost:4000' }),
      cache: new InMemoryCache(),
    });
  }
}
```

In this code, we import the necessary modules from `apollo-angular` and `apollo-angular-link-http` packages. We then create an instance of Apollo Client with the server URL (`http://localhost:4000`) and set up the required modules.

### Querying data from GraphQL server

To query data from the GraphQL server, we can use the `Apollo.query()` method provided by Apollo Client. Let's create a new component called `UserListComponent` and add the following code to fetch the list of users:

```typescript
import { Component } from '@angular/core';
import { Apollo } from 'apollo-angular';
import gql from 'graphql-tag';

const GET_USERS = gql`
  query GetUsers {
    users {
      id
      name
      email
    }
  }
`;

@Component({
  selector: 'app-user-list',
  template: `
    <ul>
      <li *ngFor="let user of users$ | async">
        {{ user.name }} - {{ user.email }}
      </li>
    </ul>
  `,
})
export class UserListComponent {
  users$ = this.apollo.query({ query: GET_USERS }).pipe(
    map((result) => result.data.users)
  );

  constructor(private apollo: Apollo) {}
}
```

In this code, we define a GraphQL query called `GetUsers` that fetches the list of users along with their `id`, `name`, and `email` fields. We then use the `Apollo.query()` method to execute the query and store the result in the `users$` observable. Finally, we display the list of users using Angular's `ngFor` directive.

### Mutating data with GraphQL

To mutate data using GraphQL, we can use the `Apollo.mutate()` method provided by Apollo Client. Let's update the `UserListComponent` to add a form for creating a new user:

```typescript
import { Component } from '@angular/core';
import { Apollo } from 'apollo-angular';
import gql from 'graphql-tag';

const CREATE_USER = gql`
  mutation CreateUser($name: String!, $email: String!) {
    createUser(name: $name, email: $email) {
      id
      name
      email
    }
  }
`;

@Component({
  selector: 'app-user-list',
  template: `
    <form (submit)="createUser()">
      <input type="text" [(ngModel)]="name" placeholder="Name" required />
      <input type="email" [(ngModel)]="email" placeholder="Email" required />
      <button type="submit">Create User</button>
    </form>

    <ul>
      <li *ngFor="let user of users$ | async">
        {{ user.name }} - {{ user.email }}
      </li>
    </ul>
  `,
})
export class UserListComponent {
  users$ = this.apollo.query({ query: GET_USERS }).pipe(
    map((result) => result.data.users)
  );

  name: string;
  email: string;

  constructor(private apollo: Apollo) {}

  createUser() {
    this.apollo
      .mutate({
        mutation: CREATE_USER,
        variables: { name: this.name, email: this.email },
      })
      .subscribe();
  }
}
```

In this code, we define a GraphQL mutation called `CreateUser` that accepts `name` and `email` variables and returns the newly created user. We bind the `name` and `email` input fields to the component's properties using Angular's `ngModel` directive. When the form is submitted, the `createUser()` method is called, which executes the mutation using the `Apollo.mutate()` method.

## Optimizing Performance

GraphQL offers several features to optimize performance, such as caching data with Apollo Client, using GraphQL subscriptions for real-time updates, and handling pagination efficiently.

### Caching data with Apollo Client

Apollo Client provides a powerful caching mechanism out of the box. It automatically stores the data returned by GraphQL queries in a normalized cache and updates the cache when mutations are executed. This eliminates the need to refetch the same data multiple times, resulting in improved performance.

To enable caching in Apollo Client, we need to import and configure the `InMemoryCache` module. Update the `app.module.ts` file as follows:

```typescript
import { NgModule } from '@angular/core';
import { BrowserModule } from '@angular/platform-browser';
import { HttpClientModule } from '@angular/common/http';
import { ApolloModule, Apollo } from 'apollo-angular';
import { HttpLinkModule, HttpLink } from 'apollo-angular-link-http';
import { InMemoryCache } from 'apollo-cache-inmemory';

@NgModule({
  imports: [
    BrowserModule,
    HttpClientModule,
    ApolloModule,
    HttpLinkModule,
  ],
})
export class AppModule {
  constructor(apollo: Apollo, httpLink: HttpLink) {
    apollo.create({
      link: httpLink.create({ uri: 'http://localhost:4000' }),
      cache: new InMemoryCache(),
    });
  }
}
```

In this code, we import the `InMemoryCache` module from `apollo-cache-inmemory` package and configure it as the cache for Apollo Client.

### Using GraphQL subscriptions

GraphQL subscriptions allow clients to subscribe to real-time updates from the server. This is useful for scenarios where we need to keep the client's data in sync with the server's data. To use subscriptions, we need to set up a subscription server and configure Apollo Client to use it.

Unfortunately, setting up a subscription server is beyond the scope of this tutorial. However, you can refer to the Apollo Server documentation for more information on how to set up subscriptions.

### Handling pagination

Pagination is a common requirement when working with large datasets. GraphQL provides a flexible way to implement pagination using the `first`, `last`, `before`, and `after` arguments. We can use these arguments in our queries to fetch a specific subset of data.

To handle pagination in Angular, we can update the `UserListComponent` to include pagination controls and modify the GraphQL query accordingly. However, implementing pagination is a more advanced topic and requires additional logic. For a detailed guide on how to handle pagination with GraphQL and Apollo Client in Angular, refer to the Apollo Client documentation.

## Authentication and Authorization

Implementing authentication and authorization in an Angular and GraphQL application is essential for securing sensitive data and controlling access to certain features. There are several approaches to implement authentication and authorization, depending on your specific requirements.

### Implementing authentication

To implement authentication, we can use various authentication mechanisms, such as JSON Web Tokens (JWT), OAuth, or session-based authentication. The choice of authentication mechanism depends on factors like security requirements, scalability, and integration with existing systems.

Once the authentication mechanism is set up, we can modify our GraphQL server to handle authentication requests and issue access tokens or session cookies.

### Securing GraphQL endpoints

To secure GraphQL endpoints, we can use middleware or custom resolvers to enforce authentication and authorization rules. We can check the validity of access tokens, verify user roles, and restrict access to certain fields or mutations based on user permissions.

### Role-based access control

Role-based access control (RBAC) is a common approach to control access to resources based on user roles. In an Angular and GraphQL application, we can implement RBAC by associating roles with users and enforcing authorization rules in the server's resolvers.

To implement RBAC, we can define roles in our user schema, assign roles to users during registration or authentication, and check the user's role in the resolvers to allow or deny access to certain resources.

## Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have explored how to build a modern API using Angular and GraphQL. We started by setting up the project, defining the GraphQL schema, and integrating Angular with GraphQL. We then discussed how to optimize performance by caching data, using GraphQL subscriptions, and handling pagination. Finally, we touched on the importance of implementing authentication and authorization in an Angular and GraphQL application.

By combining the power of Angular and GraphQL, developers can build modern, performant, and scalable APIs that meet the demands of today's web applications. With further exploration and practice, you can unlock the full potential of these technologies and create amazing applications. Happy coding!

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