Firebase is a Google-backed database optimized for synchronizing data to the cloud. It's a key player in the rush for distributed databases.

New building blocks and insights Last year, Google launched the Firebase Emulator Suite. The Emulator Suite supports Hosting, Realtime Database, Firestore, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Pub/Sub.

If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Google has announced that they've acquired a new cloud database company, Firebase.