Learn SUPABASE-EDGE-FUNCTIONS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Practical Examples
User authentication and token verification
CRUD APIs for Supabase Postgres
Webhook handler for third-party integrations
Serverless image processing using Supabase storage
Realtime notifications and event broadcasting
Troubleshooting
Check logs in Supabase dashboard
Verify environment variables are set correctly
Test endpoints locally with `supabase functions serve`
Inspect HTTP requests and responses
Ensure Supabase client is configured with correct URL and keys
Testing Guide
Use `supabase functions serve` for local testing
Unit test business logic separately
Simulate HTTP requests via curl or Postman
Verify Supabase client operations
Monitor logs during testing
Deployment Options
Deploy via Supabase CLI (`supabase functions deploy`)
Connect to custom routes in Supabase project
Use environment variables for secrets
Deploy multiple functions to same project
Integrate with Realtime or database triggers
Tools Ecosystem
Supabase CLI
Supabase dashboard
Supabase client libraries
TypeScript / JavaScript tooling
Third-party monitoring tools
Integrations
Supabase Postgres database
Supabase Auth for authentication
Supabase Storage for file handling
Realtime for push notifications
Third-party APIs via fetch or HTTP requests
Productivity Tips
Keep functions lightweight and stateless
Use Supabase Postgres/Storage for persistence
Leverage Supabase CLI for deployment and testing
Monitor edge performance regularly
Combine multiple functions for modular architecture
Challenges
Understanding edge execution model
Managing state via Supabase DB rather than local memory
Optimizing performance for low latency
Debugging functions in Deno runtime
Integrating multiple Supabase services in a function