BaaS Solutions: Cloud Backend As Your Best Tool In The App Development

Backend-as-a-Service offers ready solutions for integration of a server part into your app. How does it work and what advantages can you obtain using cloud backend as one of the cloud infrastructure services? Let's look into it.

So, you came to the conclusion that you need your personal app. But in addition to a platform selection, you need also to determine how the backend of the app will be developed. We would like to shed some light on the alternative to backend building from scratch called Backend-as-a-Service option. And that is one of the most popular cloud services for today.

You may have another mind, but we should explain that the development of server part is a very difficult and time-consuming work. Moreover, when developers start developing backend part, they can hardly predict the correct time it takes to develop since nobody knows what pitfalls they may come across. Besides that, developers can use outdated tools they have at the moment. Therefore, these outdated tools may lead to the development price increase and ultimately make this backend far from being user-friendly. But it can be avoided with the help of BaaS business solutions.

Everything unknown may look strange and not trustworthy. But only until you get acquainted with this technology closer. Simply put, using BaaS you get different server resources that will assist you in the construction of the backend for the project you want. Why is it so beneficial to use BaaS? It will let you avoid large expenses connected with your own writing and subsequent maintenance of server backend. So if you consider it necessary, we can always use BaaS technology to assist you in the new start-up development.

First, as it was noted above, a required backend can be developed for a short period of time as well as a platform for data processing that comes from mobile apps. BaaS features contain cloud storage, push notifications, it's own infrastructure, social media integration etc. All services listed contain their own BaaS API so they can be added to the software.

BaaS makes it possible to prevent developers from dealing with the following tasks:

• physical app server;
• database; 
• client-server library; 
• writing of admin control panel; 
• API design; 
• hosting. 

Special SDKs and APIs will assist you in it.  So if we return again to BaaS meaning, it is a rather new invention in the area of cloud technologies, and the better part of such startups was launched only a few years ago for the first time. As a sequence, we can see that this service is gaining popularity.

BaaS-based application - what specific benefits do you gain?

In future, API-based BaaS will make it possible to turn other software services into the backend, and even users themselves will be capable of creating their applications for the specific platform using BaaS. So all features displayed above like push notifications, social integration etc. will be represented in all apps that were created using Backend-as-a-Service. Whether it be iOS or Android platform - there is no difference. As you can see, reusable service has serious advantages over the conventional development process. But let's consider these advantages more thoroughly and see why you need to use BaaS for the software development and what is backend development.

Cost reduction

When one creates a serious large application full of high-tech features, it is necessary for anybody to consult serious professionals in this field, right? Thereafter, it will undoubtedly make you invest a lot of funds into the development since everything will be built from scratch. Not the most profitable way.

Then, after completing the development, you may require to use a cloud to test your app. But you will have to find a skilled specialist that knows how to work with cloud resources and perform backups, security integrations and other tasks in the cloud service. This task is far from being simple. And of course, you will have to offer a professional good reimbursement. Do not want it? Ok. What alternative do we have? BaaS, of course. It will help you avoid a costly app management. Benefits of BaaS are obvious.

In addition, you can try also architectural framework using Cloud BaaS. It contains end-to-end infrastructure as well so you can save on the fair amount of money.

Do more - spend less!

Today many companies create a mobile application as well even if they already have an official website. Thus, it helps them promote their business and increase the gross revenue. And when one company spends too much time on the development, it is possible that another company can create something similar with the same features much faster.  It means their app can be more beneficial than and first company will just waste time and funds. In addition, a market can be full of apps that can be their competitors so it is highly required to develop it better, quicker and in high-grade.

So when it comes to a cloud backend, you can significantly reduce software development cycles. You simply need to use specific BaaS providers. It will let you pay less attention to coding part. Thus, you will concentrate on your front-end and design development and make your app really amazing and crowd-pleasing. Deadline is not missed, everything goes according to plan. A perfect option!

Any device is open for you!

BaaS makes it possible to write code for a large number of mobile devices. Also, it can be the web if you want to convert a mobile app into the web app. If programmers are engaged in this task with their strength, they will have to spend a lot of time. Furthermore, there is a high probability of slipping up in the code. However, many Backend-as-a-service providers have native SDKs for various platforms. So move to Cloud BaaS!

You can choose MBaaS paid services at various prices and they are usually drawn up into specific categories. The price may vary since everything depends on traffic and income generation from the mobile app.

But not everything is so shiny regarding mobile BaaS. Of course, this technology also has some drawbacks and it wouldn't be correct not to mention these weak sides.

As for the main drawback, we can say with certainty that every company can cease to exist. And BaaS providers are not an exception to this rule. Unfortunately, the provider can leave this business and stop services provision. As it happened to Parse service in the beginning of 2016. In this case, if it happens, you will look for another MBaaS provider, of course. You can switch to this services, but it may require redesigning and recoding of your app considerably. Why? Because new service may contain absolutely different API. So when Parse shut down, many developers had to deal with a large number of problems with their backend part. And despite the fact that Parse infrastructure contained an open-source license, new providers created a new BaaS compatible with Parse database.

And the second drawback that we would like to note. It is customization of backend infrastructure that is usually very limited. That is you may want specific functionality that is not available.

Also, some issues must be considered by developers that both create and use BaaS servicers before they start working with them.

Our company is experienced in the development of one project using Parse service. But, despite the fact that Parse backend is not already available, we are also ready to involve other BaaS providers to create the project especially for you. Our team of high-skilled professionals can offer you many alternatives of the app development. Write us, share your ideas and we will be your best assistants through the whole development process! And how about a subscription to our blog?

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