To get the most out of this book

To get the most out of this book, you should have a solid understanding of at least one programming language and be familiar with JavaScript, as we will be building a Next.js app to explore Supabase’s features. However, since the concepts of Supabase are framework independent, this book is also incredibly insightful for experienced developers from non-JavaScript backgrounds who want to enhance their development speed.

While familiarity with Postgres is also a plus, all SQL statements used in the book are thoroughly explained.

Software/hardware covered in the book	Operating system requirements
Docker Desktop or orbstack	Windows, macOS, or Linux
npm/node
An account on supabase.com
DBeaver (recommended, not necessary)

If you are using the digital version of this book, we advise you to type the code yourself or access the code from the book’s GitHub repository (a link is available in the next section). Doing so will help you avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.

Also, take your time and read the book carefully - there's no rush!