Building a Full-Stack Application with Next.js and Supabase
In this article, we will explore how to build a full-stack application using Next.js and Supabase. We will cover the basics of setting up a Supabase project, configuring the UI, and implementing authentication and functionalities.
What is Supabase?
Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative that provides a PostgreSQL database, real-time subscriptions, and object storage. It is a serverless platform that allows you to manage your database from the Supabase interface, ranging from creating tables and relationships to writing SQL queries and real-time engine on top of PostgreSQL.
Setting up a Supabase Project
To set up a Supabase project, visit the Supabase website and sign in to the app dashboard using your GitHub account. Once you log in, you can create a new organization and set up a new project within it by clicking on “All Projects” and then “New Project”. Give your project a name and database password, and click on “Create a new project”.
Creating a Database Table
Once the project has been created, you can create a database table by clicking on the SQL Editor icon on the dashboard and clicking on “New Query”. Enter the SQL query to create a table, and click on “RUN” to execute the query. This will create a table in your database that you can use to store data.
Connecting Next.js with Supabase
To connect Next.js with Supabase, you need to install the Supabase client package and import it in your Next.js project. You also need to set up environment variables to store your Supabase URL and anonymous key. Once you have done this, you can use the Supabase client to interact with your database.
Implementing Authentication
To implement authentication, you can use the Supabase auth functionality to create users and authenticate them. You can also use the getSession() function to get the current user session and check if the user is authenticated.
Implementing Functionalities
Once you have implemented authentication, you can start implementing functionalities such as creating, reading, updating, and deleting data in your database. You can use the Supabase client to interact with your database and perform CRUD