Serverpod
The missing server for Flutter
Description
Serverpod is an open-source, highly scalable application server developed in Dart for the Flutter developer community. It automatically generates protocol and client-side code, making backend API calls as straightforward as local method invocations. Serverpod also offers intuitive logging, high-performance caching, a powerful ORM with native Dart types, seamless file uploads to major cloud providers, and integrated authentication options.
Designed for fast deployment, Serverpod supports Docker containerization, provides real-time server monitoring through its companion app, and enables advanced capabilities such as authenticated data streaming, task scheduling, and health checks. Its architecture follows Dart and Flutter best practices, allowing developers to build readable, maintainable server code optimized for modern app requirements.
Key Features
- Automatic Code Generation: Generates protocol and client-side code by analyzing the server.
- World-class Logging: User-friendly interface with detailed exception and query tracing.
- High-performance Caching: Built-in distributed cache to optimize data access.
- Revolutionary ORM: Database queries use native Dart types and null safety.
- Seamless File Uploads: Supports direct uploads to S3 and Google Cloud.
- Authentication: Enables social logins and custom authentication.
- Authenticated Data Streaming: Passes serialized objects via secure web sockets.
- Task Scheduling: Supports scheduled tasks replacing cron jobs.
- Easy Deployment: Deploy with Docker containers quickly.
- Real-time Monitoring: Companion app for live server monitoring and interaction.
Use Cases
- Building scalable backends for Flutter mobile applications
- Rapid API development for Dart and Flutter projects
- Simplifying database management with ORM for Flutter apps
- Implementing real-time data streaming in mobile applications
- Efficiently managing authentication and user sessions
- Automating scheduled tasks without external cron jobs
- Lowering server maintenance with integrated monitoring tools
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Serverpod?
Serverpod is an open-source, scalable app server written in Dart for building and deploying backends for Flutter applications.
Is Serverpod free to use?
Yes, Serverpod is completely free and open-source.
Which programming language does Serverpod use?
Serverpod is written in Dart and designed specifically for the Flutter ecosystem.
What authentication methods does Serverpod support?
Serverpod supports social login integrations and custom authentication mechanisms.
How is Serverpod deployed?
Serverpod can be easily deployed using Docker containers and hosted wherever Dart is supported.
