Supabase

How to use Supabase with WebSockets?

Discover how to leverage Supabase and WebSockets for instant data updates. Dive into project setup and master live communication like a pro.

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Overview

Supabase is an impressive open-source platform that works as a Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS), blending the ease of a managed database with an array of integrated tools. On the flip side, WebSockets provide instant communication features, perfect for apps needing immediate data updates. Pairing Supabase with WebSockets means developers can build vibrant, real-time apps with little hassle. This guide covers the setup for WebSocket connections using Supabase, syncing data seamlessly, and making sure updates happen efficiently in your web app.

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How to use Supabase with WebSockets?

Step 1: Set Up a Supabase Project

  1. Log in to the Supabase dashboard.
  2. Create a new project by giving it a name, picking a region, and setting up a new database password.
  3. Jot down the project URL and the API key. You'll need these for the WebSocket connection.

Step 2: Install the Supabase Client Library

Use npm or yarn to get the Supabase JS client library installed.

npm install @supabase/supabase-js

# or using yarn
yarn add @supabase/supabase-js

Step 3: Initialize the Supabase Client

In your JavaScript file, import and set up the Supabase client:

import { createClient } from '@supabase/supabase-js';

const supabaseUrl = 'https://your-supabase-url.supabase.co';
const supabaseKey = 'your-public-anon-key';

const supabase = createClient(supabaseUrl, supabaseKey);

Step 4: Enable Realtime on Specific Tables

In the Supabase dashboard, turn on "Realtime" for the table you want updates from:

  1. Go to the "Database" section on the dashboard.
  2. Pick the table you want to enable real-time for.
  3. Flip the Realtime switch to "on".

Step 5: Listen to Realtime Events Using WebSockets

Use the Supabase client to listen for insert, update, and delete events on a specific table:

const mySubscription = supabase
  .from('my_table')
  .on('*', payload => {
    console.log('Change received!', payload);
  })
  .subscribe();

For specific events, you can do:

const myInsertSubscription = supabase
  .from('my_table')
  .on('INSERT', payload => {
    console.log('Insert received!', payload);
  })
  .subscribe();

const myUpdateSubscription = supabase
  .from('my_table')
  .on('UPDATE', payload => {
    console.log('Update received!', payload);
  })
  .subscribe();

const myDeleteSubscription = supabase
  .from('my_table')
  .on('DELETE', payload => {
    console.log('Delete received!', payload);
  })
  .subscribe();

Step 6: Managing Subscriptions

To unsubscribe from events when you don't need them anymore:

supabase.removeSubscription(mySubscription);

You might want to check the status of your subscriptions now and then:

const subscriptionStatus = mySubscription.isOpen;

Step 7: Testing and Debugging

  1. Insert, update, or delete data in the table from the Supabase dashboard or via SQL queries.
  2. Watch the logs/console in your web app where the real-time changes should show up.

This setup ensures interactive real-time features using WebSockets with Supabase in a web application.

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