Convex

Convex is a backend platform that gives you everything needed to build modern web and mobile applications. It includes a real-time database, serverless functions, file storage, and built-in features like authentication and scheduling. Unlike traditional backend setups, Convex updates your app automatically whenever data changes, without requiring complex code.

The platform is built around TypeScript, which means you get full type safety from your frontend to your backend. This reduces errors and makes development faster. Convex also includes vector search for AI applications, webhooks for integrations, and components that add functionality with simple commands.

There is a free plan for individual developers and small projects, plus paid plans for teams that need more resources and support. Self-hosting is also possible with the open-source version.

Using Convex is straightforward and designed for quick setup. Here are the steps to get started:

• Install Convex in your project by running the command in your terminal. It works with React, Next.js, Vue, and other popular frameworks.

• Define your database structure using TypeScript. Convex automatically creates the tables and handles all database operations for you.

• Write functions to query and change your data. These functions run on Convex servers and are automatically synchronized with your frontend.

• Use the built-in dashboard to view your data, test queries, and monitor your application performance in real time.

• Add features like file uploads, scheduled jobs, and authentication using Convex components. These are ready-made solutions that install with one command.

• Deploy your app with a single command. Convex handles scaling, backups, and infrastructure management automatically.

• Real-time data synchronization across all clients

• TypeScript-first backend with full type safety

• Serverless cloud functions and database

• Built-in file storage and management

• Vector search for AI applications

• Scheduled jobs and background tasks

• Authentication integration support

• Open-source and self-hostable

• Automatic caching and optimization

• Developer dashboard and monitoring tools