Real Time Database
A real-time database is a type of database that synchronizes data across all connected clients in milliseconds, enabling live updates without manual refreshes. It uses a NoSQL, JSON-like data structure and operates on a publish-subscribe model, where changes are pushed instantly to subscribed devices. This makes it ideal for applications requiring collaborative features, live dashboards, or instant messaging.
Developers should use a real-time database when building applications that need live data synchronization, such as chat apps, multiplayer games, collaborative tools, or real-time analytics dashboards. It eliminates the need for polling or manual refresh mechanisms, providing a seamless user experience with low latency updates across all connected clients.