What is Supabase?

Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase, providing a hosted PostgreSQL database with real-time capabilities, user authentication, file storage, and serverless functions. Connecting it to Lovable gives you a production-ready backend without writing boilerplate code.

Setting Up Supabase

1. Create an account on Supabase
2. Create a new project in Supabase
3. In Lovable, go to Settings → Connect Supabase
4. Follow the prompts to link your Supabase project

Common Supabase Functionalities

• Authentication: "Add login and signup functionality with email/password authentication"
• Database Tables: "Create a 'tasks' table with fields for id, title, description, and completion status"
• Row-Level Security: "Set up RLS policies so users can only see their own tasks"
• Edge Functions: For handling API calls, AI integration, and other backend processes

Best Practices for Supabase

1. Set up authentication early in your project development
2. Clearly define your database schema before implementation
3. Use Supabase's real-time functionality for instant updates
4. Test database operations thoroughly before deployment

Email Verification Setup

For production apps, ensure email verification works correctly:

1. Go to Authentication → Settings → Email in Supabase