Why I Use Pocketbase (and Why You Should Too)

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Invixity

Posted on January 26, 2023

Why I Use Pocketbase (and Why You Should Too)

As a developer, I'm always looking for ways to streamline my workflow and increase my productivity. One tool that has been a game-changer for me is Pocketbase.

Pocketbase is a lightweight, open-source, and easy-to-use database management tool. It's perfect for small projects, local development, and prototyping. It has a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy to manage and query your data.

One of the things I love most about Pocketbase is that it doesn't require any setup or configuration. You simply run the command ./pocketbase serve in your terminal and it opens up a browser-based interface where you can create and manage your databases.

Another great feature of Pocketbase is its support for multiple data types, including text, numbers, and booleans.

One of the most important things for me as a developer is data security, and Pocketbase takes that seriously. It encrypts all data stored in the database and has a built-in password protection feature.

Overall, Pocketbase is a fantastic tool for developers who need a simple and easy-to-use database management tool. I highly recommend giving it a try.

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PocketBase - open source backend in 1 file

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PocketBase is an open source Go backend, consisting of:

  • embedded database (SQLite) with realtime subscriptions
  • built-in files and users management
  • convenient Admin dashboard UI
  • and simple REST-ish API

For documentation and examples, please visit https://pocketbase.io/docs.

⚠️ Please keep in mind that PocketBase is still under active development and therefore full backward compatibility is not guaranteed before reaching v1.0.0.

API SDK clients

The easiest way to interact with the API is to use one of the official SDK clients:

Overview

PocketBase could be downloaded directly as a standalone app or it could be used as a Go framework/toolkit which allows you to build your own custom app specific business logic and still have a single portable executable at the end.

Installation

# go 1.18+
go get github.com/pocketbase/pocketbase
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Let me know in the comments below what you think about Pocketbase and if it has helped you in your development process.

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invixity
Invixity

Posted on January 26, 2023

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