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A step-by-step guide to make a mobile app using a serverless backend

A step-by-step guide to make a mobile app using a serverless backend
A step-by-step guide to make a mobile app using a serverless backend

In today’s ever-evolving digital world, mobile applications have become an essential part of our lives, driving businesses to cater to the increasing need for innovative and user-focused solutions.

Utilizing a serverless backend is an efficient approach to build a mobile app, providing flexibility, scalability, and cost-reduction benefits.

This piece delves into the process of crafting a mobile app using serverless architecture, delivering valuable insights and practical guidance for developers who are keen to harness the power of serverless technologies.


David Ekete

How to Deploy a React Native Application?

Back4App | How to Deploy a React Native Application

React Native has become a leading framework for creating mobile applications that work and perform exceptionally well on both iOS and Android platforms. However, like any application, React Native apps need a performant way to handle their backend infrastructure.

By Pairing React Native technology and a backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platform like Back4app, you can build and deploy scalable React Native applications quickly and easily.

In this tutorial, you will go through the process of deploying a React Native app on Back4app. We will also discuss React Native and the advantages of using Back4app for backend infrastructure management.


Back4app Editorial Team

Top 10 NodeJS Hosting Providers

Top 10 nodeJS hosting providers
Top 10 nodeJS hosting providers

Node.js is one of the commonly used runtime environments that is based on JavaScript. With 47.12% votes, Node.js also got the leading position among the most used technologies and web frameworks in a recent survey of Stack Overflow. However, finding a highly scalable, robust, and reliable hosting provider for Node.js requires great effort.

Thus, this guide presents the top Node.js hosting providers with their core features and pricing structures. Besides, we will have a look at the pros and cons of Node.js in this article.

Key Takeaways

  • Node.js is a highly popular and widely used runtime environment for building real-time and scalable applications. It offers advantages such as robustness, cost-effectiveness, scalability, fast loading times, a rich ecosystem, and active community support.
  • While Node.js has its advantages, it also has some drawbacks, including an unstable API, limited library support, complexity in maintaining code due to asynchronous programming, and being unsuitable for heavy computing projects.
  • When it comes to Node.js hosting providers, the top 10 options include Back4app Container Platform, Heroku, DigitalOcean, AWS, BlueHost, HostPapa, Glitch, Kamatera, FastComet, and SiteGround.

Ravi Makhija

Android App Development Best Practices: Tips and Tricks for Building High-Quality Apps

As more and more people rely on smartphones for all aspects of their daily lives, the demand for high-quality mobile apps has grown exponentially. Android stands out due to its popularity and open-source nature among the many operating systems for mobile devices.

As an app developer looking to create an app for the Android platform, you should know the best practices for building high-quality apps. Whether you’re a solo developer or part of a team, following industry best practices can help ensure that your app is successful and well-regarded amongst users.

In this blog post, we’ll dive into the best practices of Android app development and provide tips and tricks to help you create a top-notch app that users will love.


Nik Tomazic

How to create an app using ChatGPT?

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Its great ability to “understand” and answer questions has made it useful in a number of fields, especially in software development.

In this article, we will explore what ChatGPT is, how it works, and its potential applications in software development. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to effectively prompt ChatGPT and use it to build simple applications.


Alysson Melo

Using ChatGPT to create a full-stack web application in ReactJS

Using ChatGPT to create a full-stack web application in ReactJS

In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to create a simple yet functional ToDo list app with the help of ChatGPT. We will be using Back4App for the backend, React for the frontend, and Material-UI for styling. Our main goal is to help people with little or no coding knowledge to build applications using the power of ChatGPT through a series of prompts and guidance.


Back4app Editorial Team

Render vs Platform.sh Comparison

Cloud-based platforms are without hesitation among the most helpful solutions that organizations can use to maximize their success.

However, because there are multiple PaaS platforms to choose from nowadays, your company must identify the best ones and interact with them correctly. In this regard, a thorough assessment of systems may assist you in selecting the most appropriate one.

Some market research has already been conducted, and the two most sought-after and recognized solutions are Render and Platform.sh. However, it has now become vital to evaluate each of these options in order to select the best one for your company.

Both Render and Platform.sh are useful for your organization and may give you the highest rewards for long-term success.  As a result, you must consider reviewing all of the facts listed below in order to select the best platform for cloud computing. Read on to discover more. 


Eden Mondanaro

Cloud Security Risks and How To Mitigate Them

Over the past several years, cloud computing has skyrocketed in popularity. New cloud technologies have made it easier than ever to access files on the go. You no longer need to use a specific computer to collaborate on work documents or just listen to your favorite music. Cloud tools like Google Drive and Dropbox have become ubiquitous in many industries, and many major corporations have even set up their own private clouds. 

Cloud technology has provided workers with a lot of freedom and flexibility, especially in the age of remote work. However, the cloud also presents some unique security risks that you won’t find with on-premise servers. These security risks can lead to devastating data losses and damage to your system if they aren’t managed properly. 

As your organization implements a new cloud strategy, it’s important to keep security in mind. You’ll need to be aware of common cloud security risks and take steps to mitigate them before they occur. Here are seven of the most common cloud security risks and how to manage them. 


Back4app Editorial Team

iOS and Android Programming Languages

Android iOS Programming Languages
Android iOS Programming Languages

Android and iOS are two of the most popular modern operating systems used in today’s mobile devices. To develop applications that run on these platforms, developers must understand how to use the particular programming languages associated with each system.

In this blog post, we’ll compare Android and iOS programming languages to help you decide which language is best for your project.


Nik Tomazic

How to build a GraphQL API?

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In recent years GraphQL has become a popular choice for building complex APIs. This is because it eliminates some of the limitations of traditional REST APIs and makes your API more flexible and efficient.

In this article, we’ll discuss GraphQL, its advantages and disadvantages, key GraphQL terminology, and compare GraphQL APIs to REST APIs. On top of that, we’ll teach you how to build your own GraphQL API on Back4app and connect to it from a Next.js frontend.


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