Features: App Building
Built-in Database
The first backend layer for most web apps and SaaS platforms is a database. A reliable database is essential for storing, organizing, and quickly accessing the data that powers your app, from user profiles to transaction records.
Every Fine project comes with a fully-managed PostgreSQL database, a free and open source database which is considered one of the world's most stable and advanced databases.
Turning on the built-in database in Fine
- In your Project, open the Actions Pane and click “Add Backend”.
- Tell the Agent to update your app so that all data is stored in the database.
- Try adding a new feature and watch the Agent update both the frontend and the database.
- Fine will write and run SQL snippets to edit and update your database.
Why PostgreSQL?
- Proven Reliability: PostgreSQL is known for its stability and performance, making it a trusted choice for managing mission-critical data in cloud-based web apps and SaaS platforms.
- Advanced Features: It offers a rich set of features such as complex querying, robust security measures, and extensibility options (e.g., JSON support, custom functions), empowering developers to build sophisticated applications.
- Open-Source Community: Being open-source, PostgreSQL benefits from a vibrant community that continuously improves its capabilities and ensures a cost-effective, flexible, and scalable solution.
Security
[Coming Soon]
Visual Table Editor
[Coming Soon]
Storing Secret Keys and Environment Variables
Secret keys can be added to your Fine project in the Project Settings page. Click here to learn how.