Optimizing Supabase deployment: local vs. cloud considerations

Supabase, as an open-source platform, can be deployed locally via Docker or used as a paid cloud solution. The local setup was chosen for cost savings and in-house data control. Docker simplifies running Supabase by allowing unused features to be turned off and enabling integration with custom services. However, local implementation can be challenging due to limited documentation tailored to non-cloud setups, requiring developers to adapt instructions from the cloud version. While experienced server-side developers can manage local deployments effectively, the cloud solution is better suited for teams less familiar with backend systems.

Streamlined administration with Supabase and Motor Admin

To address the need for a user-friendly interface for managing devices, users, and data, Motor Admin was integrated with Supabase. This no-code web tool enabled the quick and cost-effective setup of a customizable admin interface. Developers configured user permission groups and access controls during implementation, ensuring efficient data management without requiring extensive coding. Motor Admin complemented Supabase's developer-focused environment, providing a practical solution for the customer's requirements.

Cross-platform development with Flutter

To ensure broad platform availability cost-effectively, the Flutter framework was utilized, allowing Dart code to be compiled for multiple platforms. The main challenge was adapting the interface to various screen sizes: mobile views are portrait-oriented, tablet views support both orientations and web views cater to larger displays, optimized for landscape mode. Special attention was given to responsive transitions and harmonizing navigation differences between web and mobile, including unique URL handling for specific features like password resets.