Google Firebase

API

Comprehensive mobile & web app development platform by Google

Overview

Google Firebase provides RESTful and SDK-driven access to services like Realtime Database (JSON-based), Firestore (document-oriented DB), Authentication, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Storage. Endpoints support JSON responses for database CRUD operations, user management, and analytics. Use cases include building real-time collaborative apps, adding social/email auth, automating backend tasks with serverless functions, and scaling apps via hosting/CDN. It integrates with Google Cloud and supports cross-platform (iOS, Android, web) development workflows.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://firebase.google.com/docs')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

Cross-platform SDKs
Realtime Database & Firestore
Multi-provider Authentication
Serverless Cloud Functions
JSON response support
Cloud Storage
Built-in Analytics

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Google Firebase free to use?

Yes, Firebase offers a free Spark Plan with limited resources; paid Blaze Plan is pay-as-you-go for higher usage.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, API keys or service account credentials are needed for SDK integration and accessing backend services.

? What is the response format?

Most services (Realtime Database, Firestore, Auth) return JSON responses; Cloud Storage uses standard HTTP responses for file operations.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Development

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy integration with mobile/web apps
⊕ Scalable backend services
⊕ Free tier for small projects
⊕ Robust crash reporting & monitoring

Cons

⊖ Costs scale with high usage (Blaze Plan)
⊖ Limited control over underlying infrastructure
⊖ Some services have rate limits
⊖ Tight dependency on Google ecosystem