Appwrite

What is Appwrite?

Appwrite is an open-source backend server designed for web, mobile, and Flutter developers. It provides essential backend services like authentication, database management, cloud storage, and serverless functions. Licensed under the BSD-3-Clause, Appwrite simplifies backend development by offering a comprehensive set of APIs and SDKs for building secure and scalable applications.

Features

• Authentication: Built-in user authentication and authorization with multiple providers.
• Database Management: Fully managed database solution with support for queries and indexes.
• Cloud Storage: Manage and share files with secure, scalable storage.
• Serverless Functions: Run custom backend logic with support for multiple languages.

Benefits

Appwrite removes the need to build backend services from scratch, enabling developers to focus on app functionality. It offers a unified platform for managing authentication, database, and storage, reducing the complexity of backend management. Its open-source nature promotes flexibility and customization, making it a cost-effective and developer-friendly solution for modern applications.

Appwrite with DevZero

Integrating Appwrite with DevZero provides a reliable backend environment suitable for modern development workflows. By combining Appwrite's real-time database and serverless functions, developers can efficiently manage backend tasks while concentrating on frontend development. This integration improves team productivity and simplifies application deployment across various environments.

Advantages

• Integration with DevZero: Works efficiently with DevZero for improved development workflows.
• Real-Time Data Management: Keeps application data updated across environments.
• Simplified Backend Processes: Handles backend tasks efficiently, allowing developers to focus on other priorities.

Recipe for Appwrite

version: "3"
build:
  steps:
    - type: apt-get
      packages: ["build-essential", "curl", "git", "nano", "software-properties-common", "ssh", "sudo", "tar", "unzip", "vim", "wget", "zip", "docker-ce", "docker-ce-cli", "containerd.io"]
      extra_repositories:
        - key_url: https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg
          repository: https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu
    - type: command
      name: "Enable Docker Daemon"
      command: |
        usermod -aG docker devzero
        systemctl enable docker.service
        systemctl enable containerd.service
      directory: /home/devzero
      user: root

launch:
  steps:
  - type: command
    command: |-
        systemctl stop docker
        echo -e "{"data-root": "$(ls -d /mnt/*/)docker"}" > /etc/docker/daemon.json
        systemctl start docker
    user: root
  - type: command
    command: |
        cd /mnt/*
        curl -o docker-compose.yml https://appwrite.io/install/compose
        curl -o .env https://appwrite.io/install/env
        docker compose up