In this article, I would like to share the resources I used to help me learn Firebase for web development.
TLDR (too long; didn’t read)
The documentation is a pleasure to read. First, start with the code labs and then move on to the guides. If you like watching videos, subscribe to the Firecasts YouTube channel. Also, they have amazing support if you ever need to get in contact with them.
Assumed Knowledge
Before starting with these resources you should have some experience with JavaScript. If you feel that you are lacking some (or a lot of) knowledge I would recommend having a look at Learn JavaScript with these resources.
Firebase Web Codelab
Tutorial
- Background: I would recommend starting with this tutorial to get an overview of what Firebase has to offer for web apps.
- Length: 1 hour
Getting Started with React and Firebase — Firecasts
Video
- Background: If you are curious to see how to integrate Firebase with your React app, I would recommend watching this video.
- Assumed knowledge: Learn React with these Resources
- Length: 5 mins
The key to Firebase security — Google I/O 2016
Video
- Background: If you plan on using your app in production, I would recommend watching this video before going live.
- Length: 44 mins
Lessons from a small Firebase project — James Beswick
Article
- Background: This article made me shy away from Firebase in the beginning because of the pain the author had with Firebase. I haven’t experienced the same pain but I think it’s worth seeing different perspectives.
- Length: 9 mins
Automatically deploy to Firebase with Gitlab CI — Dennis Alund
Article
- Background: If you are planning on using Gitlab CI, I would recommend reading this article.
- Length: 5 mins
Mocking Firebase using Jest
Gist
- Background: I would recommend looking at this gist if you plan on testing your code (which should be everyone!).
- Length: 89 lines
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