Firebase News #7 🔥🔥🔥
The best (well, I think so) Google Firebase news and articles
Welcome to the 7th edition of Firebase News. Thank you all for spreading the word and increasing our readership.
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And now on to the articles…
Firebase & Google Cloud: What’s different with Cloud Functions?
@CodingDoug has another great article basically on how Firebase enhances Google Cloud functions. While you don’t need to directly interact with the GCP while using Firebase, it is good to understand who is really running the show.
Firebase — Firestore Database Realtime Updates with React Hooks — useEffect
React Hooks are awesome and once you start using them you’ll never go back. @kit_son writes about how you can get real-time update using hooks instead of the traditional HOC (higher order functions).
Firebase Security Rules
The security rules are Firebase I still struggle with. Because they are so important to get right I’m always worried I missed something. Also, I really dislike the “permission denied” console message that gives you no clue what is wrong. This article gives a good reference guide of the different security rules and examples.
Vue.js + Firebase: Build A Restaurant Menu Page Quickly
I always like real-life examples and this one bring Vue into view (I just had to). @HiRajaTamil
How to Use Firestore Increment
Coming in at 3 minutes and 50 seconds, this video clearly tells you about the new increment feature of Firestore. Since becoming aware of increment, I’ve used it dozens of times. By Jeff Delaney
Firebase Functions Tips & Tricks
I was thinking of saving this one until Halloween, but it is just too good to not share. I found this hidden deep on the Firebase website and there are real gems here. My favorite is on deleting temp files.
That is all for this week. Again, please check out fireRun.io if you’re concerned with Firebase costs and pricing.