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Firebase Realtime Database

Firebase Realtime Database is a cloud-hosted NoSQL database that allows real-time data synchronization and is ideal for dynamic Android applications. It simplifies backend development with features like offline support and event-driven updates, making it easy to integrate into apps. However, it has limitations such as no complex queries and potential cost increases with scale.

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Firebase Realtime Database

Firebase Realtime Database is a cloud-hosted NoSQL database that allows real-time data synchronization and is ideal for dynamic Android applications. It simplifies backend development with features like offline support and event-driven updates, making it easy to integrate into apps. However, it has limitations such as no complex queries and potential cost increases with scale.

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Firebase Realtime Database

Presented BY
22BTDS192 - Yashwanth V,
22BTDS193 - UDAYASHREE J
22BTDS194 - Tejeshwini R
22BTDS195 - Mohammed Shakil
Agenda

introduction to Firebase
Overview of Firebase Realtime
Database
Key Features
Benefits for Android Development
Working Concept
Data Structure Example
Integration Steps in Android Studio
Use Cases
Limitations
Summary
Introduction to Firebase

Firebase is a Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform developed by Google.

It provides developers with tools and infrastructure to build high-quality apps

quickly.

Services include: authentication, cloud storage, hosting, analytics, messaging, and

databases.

Firebase simplifies backend development, allowing developers to focus more on app

features.
What is Firebase Realtime Database?

A cloud-hosted NoSQL database

Stores data in JSON format

Syncs data across clients in real time


Key Features of Firebase Realtime Database

Real-time data sync

Offline support

JSON-based structure

Event-driven updates

Secure with Firebase Rules


Why Use Firebase Realtime Database in
Android Apps?

Easy Firebase SDK integration


Reduces backend coding
Real-time updates with listeners
Offline-first experience
Scalable and secure
How It Works

Connect app to Firebase

Store/retrieve data using JSON

Listeners get live updates

Works offline and syncs later


Sample Data Structure

users: {
user1: { name: "anu", email: "[email protected]" },
user2: { name: "Ravi", email: "[email protected]" }
}
messages: {
msg1: { text: "Hi!", sender: "user1" },
msg2: { text: "Hello!", sender: "user2" }
}
Integration Steps

Add Firebase to Android project

Include google-services.json

Add dependencies in build.gradle

Use FirebaseDatabase to read/write

Attach listeners for updates


Use Cases

Chat apps

Live dashboards

Collaborative tools

Gaming leaderboards
Limitations

No complex queries

Data stored as flat JSON

Careful planning of structure needed

Costs can increase with scale


Conclusion

Realtime Database = Live syncing JSON cloud DB

Great for dynamic Android apps

Easy to integrate, secure, and offline-ready

Ideal for real-time features

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