Database Backend Selection

Key Decision: Your database choice affects scalability, cost, and features. Ring supports Firebase, PostgreSQL, and ConnectPlatform - migrate anytime.

Ring's unique database abstraction layer allows you to start with one database and migrate to another without rewriting application code. This guide helps you choose the right backend for your needs.

Database Options Overview

Feature	Firebase	PostgreSQL	ConnectPlatform
Best For	Rapid prototyping	Production scale	Enterprise features
Cost	Pay-per-use	Predictable hosting	Subscription-based
Setup Time	5 minutes	30 minutes	15 minutes
Scalability	Auto-scaling	Manual scaling

Database Backend Selection

Key Decision: Your database choice affects scalability, cost, and features. Ring supports Firebase, PostgreSQL, and ConnectPlatform - migrate anytime.

Ring's unique database abstraction layer allows you to start with one database and migrate to another without rewriting application code. This guide helps you choose the right backend for your needs.

Database Options Overview

Feature	Firebase	PostgreSQL	ConnectPlatform
Best For	Rapid prototyping	Production scale	Enterprise features
Cost	Pay-per-use	Predictable hosting	Subscription-based
Setup Time	5 minutes	30 minutes	15 minutes
Scalability	Auto-scaling	Manual scaling

Database Backend Selection

Key Decision: Your database choice affects scalability, cost, and features. Ring supports Firebase, PostgreSQL, and ConnectPlatform - migrate anytime.

Ring's unique database abstraction layer allows you to start with one database and migrate to another without rewriting application code. This guide helps you choose the right backend for your needs.

Database Options Overview

Feature	Firebase	PostgreSQL	ConnectPlatform
Best For	Rapid prototyping	Production scale	Enterprise features
Cost	Pay-per-use	Predictable hosting	Subscription-based
Setup Time	5 minutes	30 minutes	15 minutes
Scalability	Auto-scaling	Manual scaling

1

Create Firebase project:

Go to Firebase Console and create a new project.

2

Enable services:

Enable Firestore, Authentication, Storage, and Hosting in your Firebase project.

3

Get credentials:

Go to Project Settings → Service Accounts → Generate private key to download credentials JSON.

4

Configure Ring:

Add to your .env.local:

DATABASE_MODE=firebase_only

env

5

Deploy:

terminal

bash

1

Create Firebase project:

Go to Firebase Console and create a new project.

2

Enable services:

Enable Firestore, Authentication, Storage, and Hosting in your Firebase project.

3

Get credentials:

Go to Project Settings → Service Accounts → Generate private key to download credentials JSON.

4

Configure Ring:

Add to your .env.local:

DATABASE_MODE=firebase_only

env

5

Deploy:

terminal

bash

1

Create Firebase project:

Go to Firebase Console and create a new project.

2

Enable services:

Enable Firestore, Authentication, Storage, and Hosting in your Firebase project.

3

Get credentials:

Go to Project Settings → Service Accounts → Generate private key to download credentials JSON.

4

Configure Ring:

Add to your .env.local:

DATABASE_MODE=firebase_only

env

5

Deploy:

terminal

bash

1

Choose PostgreSQL provider:

Options:

Supabase (Recommended) - PostgreSQL with Firebase-like features
Neon - Serverless PostgreSQL
AWS RDS - Managed PostgreSQL
Self-hosted - DigitalOcean, Linode, etc.

2

Create database:

Create a new PostgreSQL database with these requirements:

PostgreSQL 15+
Connection pooling enabled
Backup configured

3

Run schema migration:

Ring provides automated schema setup. Configure your connection:

DATABASE_MODE=postgresql_only

env

4

Migrate from Firebase (optional):

If migrating existing data:

terminal

bash

1

Choose PostgreSQL provider:

Options:

Supabase (Recommended) - PostgreSQL with Firebase-like features
Neon - Serverless PostgreSQL
AWS RDS - Managed PostgreSQL
Self-hosted - DigitalOcean, Linode, etc.

2

Create database:

Create a new PostgreSQL database with these requirements:

PostgreSQL 15+
Connection pooling enabled
Backup configured

3

Run schema migration:

Ring provides automated schema setup. Configure your connection:

DATABASE_MODE=postgresql_only

env

4

Migrate from Firebase (optional):

If migrating existing data:

terminal

bash

1

Choose PostgreSQL provider:

Options:

Supabase (Recommended) - PostgreSQL with Firebase-like features
Neon - Serverless PostgreSQL
AWS RDS - Managed PostgreSQL
Self-hosted - DigitalOcean, Linode, etc.

2

Create database:

Create a new PostgreSQL database with these requirements:

PostgreSQL 15+
Connection pooling enabled
Backup configured

3

Run schema migration:

Ring provides automated schema setup. Configure your connection:

DATABASE_MODE=postgresql_only

env

4

Migrate from Firebase (optional):

If migrating existing data:

terminal

bash

1

Get ConnectPlatform access:

Contact Trinity Ukraine or visit connect.software for enterprise licensing.

2

Configure connection:

DATABASE_MODE=connect_platform

env

3

Enable advanced features:

ConnectPlatform provides additional features:

Advanced user management
Audit logging
Compliance tools
Multi-region replication

1

Get ConnectPlatform access:

Contact Trinity Ukraine or visit connect.software for enterprise licensing.

2

Configure connection:

DATABASE_MODE=connect_platform

env

3

Enable advanced features:

ConnectPlatform provides additional features:

Advanced user management
Audit logging
Compliance tools
Multi-region replication

1

Get ConnectPlatform access:

Contact Trinity Ukraine or visit connect.software for enterprise licensing.

2

Configure connection:

DATABASE_MODE=connect_platform

env

3

Enable advanced features:

ConnectPlatform provides additional features:

Advanced user management
Audit logging
Compliance tools
Multi-region replication

1

Backup your data:

Always backup before migration:

terminal

bash

2

Configure new database:

Set up your target database (PostgreSQL, ConnectPlatform, etc.)

3

Update environment:

Change DATABASE_MODE in your environment:

Before After

configuration

env

4

Run migration:

terminal

bash

5

Test thoroughly:

Test all features after migration:

User authentication
Data retrieval
Real-time features
Search functionality

6

Update production:

Deploy with new configuration and monitor closely.

1

Backup your data:

Always backup before migration:

terminal

bash

2

Configure new database:

Set up your target database (PostgreSQL, ConnectPlatform, etc.)

3

Update environment:

Change DATABASE_MODE in your environment:

Before After

configuration

env

4

Run migration:

terminal

bash

5

Test thoroughly:

Test all features after migration:

User authentication
Data retrieval
Real-time features
Search functionality

6

Update production:

Deploy with new configuration and monitor closely.

1

Backup your data:

Always backup before migration:

terminal

bash

2

Configure new database:

Set up your target database (PostgreSQL, ConnectPlatform, etc.)

3

Update environment:

Change DATABASE_MODE in your environment:

Before After

configuration

env

4

Run migration:

terminal

bash

5

Test thoroughly:

Test all features after migration:

User authentication
Data retrieval
Real-time features
Search functionality

6

Update production:

Deploy with new configuration and monitor closely.