Backendless and Firebase, both being mobile backend as a service (MBaaS) platforms, present different capabilities for mobile app creation. Here is a list of the Backendless features which either are not supported by Firebase or just exceed it in usability. Backendless Pro (the standalone, self-hosted version of the product) can be installed on the developer’s…

In this article, we’ll talk about Backendless publish-subscribe messaging. One of the more common questions we receive is, “How can I get messages long after they are published?” The default mechanism in Backendless keeps messages in the published channel for a short period of time only (around a minute). This becomes a problem if a…

Complete Mobile University Workflow INTRODUCTION The University of Concepción enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the most esteemed private universities in Chile. This university is also strongly focused on modern technologies, and is one of the largest educational institutions in this country. Concepción University is a forerunner in successful student adoption of its online...

It has not quite been a year since we released version 4 into GA (it went live on July 3rd, 2017). There were 48 “point” releases between then and now, but we also have been hard at work on the next major version of Backendless – version 5. The new release will be backward compatible…

The release of Backendless 4.5.0 introduces support for file search in Backendless Console. We already had search API in our SDKs (Android, iOS, JS, REST) and based on the feedback from the customers added search support in the Console. Here’s what you can do now: Basic search Type in a partial or full name of…

All available APIs for creating, updating and deleting objects in the Backendless database operate on single objects. This means that when you need to store multiple objects in the database, each object requires a separate API call. This increases the number of API calls your app makes. While it is great for us (hey, our…

Innovative Anonymous Reporting System INTRODUCTION Repo Cyber is an innovative app, which encompasses an ecosystem framework for anonymous reporting. The app allows citizens to anonymously report crimes to law enforcement organizations. It is quite natural for people to feel hesitant to become involved in reporting criminal activities of others. They may be afraid for their...

A 16-Year-Old Entrepreneur Discovers Backendless and Builds A Social Network For Gamers Meet Mudasar Javed, a young entrepreneur from Australia. Mudasar is only 16 years old, however, he already runs his own company called ‘RA1N ENTERTAINMENT’. His parents are really happy about it, but also think that sometimes he spends too much time working and...

Backendless-powered self-guided app for Japantown of Tacoma INTRODUCTION Using Backendless as a primary platform, a Backendless user named Josh created the Tacoma Japantown Walking Tour app, which can be accessed from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Built to facilitate visits to the historic Nihonmachi (Japantown) of Tacoma, WA, this app offers practical, and…