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Backendless allows developers and non-developers to manage backend services without writing server-side code.

It supports real-time databases, user management, API generation, push notifications, and serverless logic.

Ideal for startups, mobile app developers, and teams who want to focus on frontend while Backendless handles backend complexity.

Real-time and persistent database

Serverless logic and cloud code functions

File storage and hosting

User management and authentication

API services with auto-generated endpoints

Database tables represent app data

Serverless functions handle custom backend logic

APIs expose data and functions to clients

User management provides authentication and permissions

Push notifications and messaging for real-time communication

Database - tables, relations, and data

Serverless code - custom functions and logic

APIs - REST and GraphQL endpoints

User management - roles and authentication

Messaging - push notifications and chat

Design database schema and tables

Create serverless functions for app logic

Define user roles and authentication flows

Connect frontend using SDKs or APIs

Deploy and test backend services

Beginner: simple CRUD apps with authentication

Intermediate: apps with real-time updates and push notifications

Advanced: serverless workflows and complex APIs

Expert: multi-tenant scalable backend with complex business logic

Team projects: integrated backend for cross-platform apps

Backendless vs Firebase: Both offer BaaS; Backendless provides more serverless logic flexibility and SQL-like database, Firebase is NoSQL focused

Backendless vs Supabase: Backendless includes push notifications and messaging built-in; Supabase focuses on PostgreSQL backend

Backendless is ideal for developers needing backend automation without server management

Performance depends on database design and serverless function optimization

Backendless supports cross-platform app backends

2012 – Backendless initial release

2015 – Real-time database and messaging introduced

2017 – API services and serverless logic added

2019–2021 – Enhanced user management and cloud scalability

2022–2025 – Expanded SDKs, GraphQL support, and analytics tools

Backendless: no-code/low-code backend platform

Table: database structure to store data

Object: data entry in table

Serverless Function: custom logic executed on backend

API: interface for frontend-backend communication