Fractional CTO for Supabase
Supabase provides an open-source Firebase alternative with PostgreSQL at its core. We help companies leverage Supabase for rapid development while maintaining proper architecture for future scale....
Expert Supabase Leadership
Supabase provides an open-source Firebase alternative with PostgreSQL at its core. We help companies leverage Supabase for rapid development while maintaining proper architecture for future scale.
MVP: 4-8 weeks, Full application: 2-4 months
$20,000-$80,000
Why Choose Us
- Fastest path from idea to production
- PostgreSQL foundation ensures no lock-in
- Real-time subscriptions built-in
- Open-source with self-hosting option
- Generous free tier for startups
Common Supabase Challenges We Solve
Designing effective database schemas with Supabase patterns
Implementing proper Row Level Security policies
Real-time subscription patterns and optimization
Storage organization and access control
Edge function design and limitations
Migration strategy as applications grow
Multi-tenancy patterns with Supabase
Performance optimization at scale
Supabase Best Practices
Design RLS policies before writing application code
Use database functions for complex operations
Implement proper auth flows with custom claims
Use storage policies for file access control
Leverage PostgREST features effectively
Set up proper database pooling
Use Edge Functions for serverless logic
Implement proper backup strategies
Complementary Technologies
Scaling Considerations
Supabase scales well to significant traffic. Monitor connection limits, optimize queries, consider read replicas for heavy read workloads.
Security Considerations
RLS is critical - always implement proper policies, use service role key only server-side, implement proper auth flows.
Performance Optimization
Use proper indexes, implement connection pooling, optimize RLS policies, cache with Supabase Cache helpers.
Success Story
Pre-seed startup with 8-week runway to MVP
Challenge
Needed to launch MVP before funding runway ended. Team had 2 developers, no backend expertise.
Solution
Fractional CTO designed Supabase architecture, implemented proper RLS, set up auth flows, provided guidance through launch.
Result
Launched MVP on time with full auth, real-time features, and file storage. Raised seed round based on working product. Total backend cost: $25/month.
Timeline: 6 weeks
Recommended Team Structure
Small teams can be very productive with Supabase. Typical: 1-3 full-stack developers for substantial applications.
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