Backend as a service
The simplest scenario for using a BaaS approach occurs when we create single page applications (SPA), or mobile apps that interact with services available in the cloud.
It's common to find applications wherein the authentication process is delegated to third-party services, using standard protocols (such as OAuth), persisting information in cloud databases (such as Google Firebase), or sending notifications via SMS services (such as Twilio).
BaaS can help us with several concerns out of the box so that we can deploy into the production environment without having to worry about the server or virtual machine of the application. In addition, BaaS also provides us with a whole infrastructure and nodes, such as the following: ...
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