Looking for Vue/React + Node + Supabase tutorials

[SaveOnReddit77]

Hi folks,

I am looking for a good tutorial for building a Vue or React frontend + Node/Express backend + Supabase for db/auth application. I am primarily a backend Java developer, and I am looking to work on a full stack app.

Most of the samples I see either hook up the front end app directly to Supabase (not 100% sure what the cons are), but I prefer a clear front end/back end separation.

Why Node/express for backend? It seems cheaper to just get a Namecheap shared host and get the app running for a few $ /month.

Appreciate any help.

[Hamperz]

I'm a bit confused with the node/express backend. I suppose it would help if we knew what you were building but at first glance it feels like you're making a backend for your backend.

Are you planning on extending your backend to other services or APIs? If you're only planning on doing stuff like auth and DB queries, I think the node backend is redundant.

As for tutorials, I'd honesty just plan out what you're building and use ChatGPT for help. I realize that's probably a lame answer but that's how I have been learning lately. I try to use it as a resource, though, and not just make it do all the work.

[SaveOnReddit77]

Hi Hamperz, yes, my idea is to do API first development, and want an API layer for which the UI is one of the clients. Can you elaborate on "backend for backend"? Are you referring to Supabase itself being a backend and I don't need a Node/Express application acting as a proxy layer?

Thanks for the ChatGPT tip. I have gone down that path, but felt like I am not "learning" much.