#Firebase&MLKitFirebase

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Introduction to Firebase & ML Kit for Firebase

Introduction

There are a lot of server-side technologies available in the market and it has become tough for the developer to decide what kind of backend is the most suitable for their app. Today, we are going to explore Firebase by Google along with all the tools and services that it provides.

What is Firebase?

Back in 2011, Firebase was started as a startup called Envolve and later in 2014, it got acquired by Google to become a multifunctional web and mobile app platform.

Firebase is a Backend-as-a-Service — BaaS.

Firebase gives the developers the freedom of time to focus more on creating enhanced user experiences as the developer doesn’t need to manage servers, don’t need to write APIs. Firebase is built on Google Infrastructure and offers functionality like analytics, databases, crash reporting, and messaging.

Firebase key integrations offer –

Google AdWords

AdMob

DoubleClick

Play Store

Data Studio

BigQuery

Slack

Firebase Services

The services offered by Firebase can be divided into 3 groups – Develop

Real-time Database

Authentication

Cloud Messaging

Storage

Hosting

Test Lab

Crash Reporting

Growth & User Engagement

Notifications

Remote Configuration

App Indexing

Dynamic Links

Invites

Google AdWords

Earn

AdMob

Firebase Analytics

Analytical dashboard which is equipped is the best feature of Firebase. It is free and has the capacity to report 25 attributes along with 500 event types. The dashboard is featured with the analytics of user behavior and measuring with various user attributions. The dashboard helps to understand how users use the app so one can better optimize it in the future.

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