Supabase Fundamentals

Name: Supabase Fundamentals
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Author: FreeAcademy

Intermediate

Assumes foundational knowledge. Builds on basics.

Master Supabase concepts from the ground up. Learn about PostgreSQL foundations, authentication, Row Level Security, realtime subscriptions, storage, Edge Functions, and security best practices. Perfect for developers who want to understand how Supabase works before building applications.

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Course Content

12 modules • 40 lessons

Course Introduction

1 lesson

1.1

Welcome to Supabase Fundamentals

Introduction to Supabase & BaaS

4 lessons

2.1

What is Backend as a Service (BaaS)?

2.2

Supabase Fundamentals

Course Content

Course Introduction

Welcome to Supabase Fundamentals

Introduction to Supabase & BaaS

What is Backend as a Service (BaaS)?

Supabase Architecture Overview

Supabase vs Firebase: Understanding the Differences

The Supabase Ecosystem and Tools

PostgreSQL Fundamentals

Why PostgreSQL Matters for Supabase

PostgreSQL Data Types and Schemas

Relationships and Foreign Keys

Indexes and Query Performance

Functions, Triggers, and Stored Procedures

Authentication Concepts

Authentication vs Authorization

Supabase Auth Architecture

Authentication Providers and Methods

JWT Tokens and Session Management

Row Level Security (RLS)

Introduction to Row Level Security

Anatomy of RLS Policies

Common RLS Patterns

RLS Performance Considerations

Realtime Subscriptions

Realtime Architecture and Concepts

Postgres Changes and CDC

Broadcast and Presence Channels

Scaling Realtime Applications

Storage Concepts

Supabase Storage Architecture

Buckets, Objects, and Access Control

Image Transformations and CDN

Edge Functions

Edge Functions Overview

The Deno Runtime Environment

Edge Function Use Cases

Database Design Patterns

Schema Design Principles for Supabase

The User Profiles Pattern

Multi-Tenancy Patterns

Soft Deletes and Audit Trails

Security Best Practices

Security Fundamentals for Supabase

API Key Management

Common Security Mistakes to Avoid

Production Security Checklist

Choosing Supabase

When to Use Supabase

Understanding Supabase Limitations

Migration Considerations

Course Conclusion

The Road Ahead