Data & Analytics•December 6, 2023•9 min read

Convex: Real-Time Backend Platform

Convex provides a real-time backend with automatic synchronization and TypeScript functions.

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Convex combines database, serverless functions, and real-time sync. Queries automatically update when data changes. TypeScript functions run server-side. Transactions ensure consistency.

Data Model

Define schemas with TypeScript. Documents stored in tables. Indexes optimize query performance. References link related documents.

Define schemas with convex schema definition
Write queries and mutations in TypeScript
Use real-time subscriptions for live data
Implement actions for external API calls
Schedule functions for background tasks

Real-Time Sync

Queries re-run when underlying data changes. Clients receive updates automatically. No manual cache invalidation. Optimistic updates provide instant feedback.

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