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by andr111 2617 days ago
A new experimental feature in 8base CLI generates a working React app from your data model. This is great for getting started with GraphQL and React or for quickly generating an admin UI for your app. Similar to scaffolding in Ruby on Rails.
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nailer 2617 days ago
So it's a DBaaS with a neat UI and GraphQL? https://www.prisma.io (formerly GraphCool) is similar.
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andr111 2617 days ago
I'd say at the current stage 8base is closer to Graph.cool than Prisma. But that's more of a function of our development timeline rather than the ultimate goal. Our ultimate goal is to become a tool for businesses to build externally-facing applications on top of data in business systems, such as Salesforce, SAP and other, as well as data in 8base. We'll be releasing Salesforce integration in the next month or so.

With 8base front-end developers will be able to access data across legacy business systems through a unified GraphQL API. They can build business apps quicker and without developing custom server-side middlewares. Unlike a traditional BaaS, we have heavier focus on front-end tools (e.g. we have a UI kit for React) and enterprise features (identity, role-based permissions, document management, etc). We're not trying to be a BaaS for everything like Firebase or AppSync.

If you're interested in seeing more on Salesforce integration, there's video on our ProductHunt upcoming page: https://www.producthunt.com/upcoming/8base-bolt .

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