Firestore
Firestore is a NoSQL cloud database provided by Google Cloud Platform, designed for real-time data synchronization and offline support in mobile, web, and server applications. It stores data in documents organized into collections, offering automatic scaling, strong consistency, and seamless integration with other Firebase and Google Cloud services.
Also known as: Cloud Firestore, Firestore DB, Google Firestore, Firebase Firestore, GCP Firestore
🧊Why learn Firestore?
Developers should use Firestore when building applications that require real-time updates, such as chat apps, collaborative tools, or live dashboards, as it provides built-in listeners for data changes. It's also ideal for projects needing offline capabilities, cross-platform support (iOS, Android, web), and serverless backends, especially when combined with Firebase Authentication and Cloud Functions.
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