Technology

Realtime database

A cloud-hosted NoSQL database that lets you store and sync JSON data across all connected clients in milliseconds.

Firebase Realtime Database handles data synchronization at scale by maintaining a single, massive JSON tree in the cloud. Instead of relying on typical HTTP requests, the database uses a single WebSockets connection to push updates directly to iOS, Android, and web clients within milliseconds of a change. Built-in offline support keeps apps functional by caching data locally on the device (saving changes to disk) and automatically syncing back to the cloud once connection is restored. It is a proven, low-latency solution for collaborative features like multiplayer lobbies, live dashboards, and instant messaging.