Streamline your backend with Make.com: a no-code solution for handling backend processes

In today’s fast-paced digital world, efficiency is key. Whether you’re a developer or a business owner, managing backend processes can be a daunting task, especially if you lack coding experience. This is where Make.com comes into play. Make is a powerful no-code platform that allows you to connect various tools, automate workflows, and handle backend processes easily. In this blog, we’ll explore how you can leverage Make to streamline your backend processes, replace cloud functions, and automate tasks in Firebase and Supabase (or any other backend).

Why Use Make?

Make offers a range of benefits that make it an ideal choice for handling backend processes:

1. No coding required

Make is perfect for those who lack coding experience but still need to manage complex backend processes. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows you to create workflows without writing a single line of code.

2. Connect multiple tools

Make allows you to connect different tools and services, such as Supabase and Webflow CMS, enabling data transfer and integration between platforms. We have personally used this in several projects of ours!

3. Automation and efficiency

With Make, you can automate repetitive tasks, such as updating database records or performing regular checks, freeing up your time for more important tasks. If your app has a "trending" space, you could run a Make scenario every X hours/days to check whether your trending items have changed.

4. Versatility

Make can be used with both Firebase and Supabase (or anything else), making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

5. Real-time triggering

You can set up triggers that perform actions whenever new documents or rows are created, updated, or deleted in your database.

Using Make to connect different tools

One of the key strengths of Make is its ability to connect different tools and services. For instance, you can easily connect Supabase with Webflow CMS to automate data synchronization between the two platforms.

Imagine you’re running an e-commerce website where your product data is stored in Supabase, but your website is built on Webflow. With Make, you can set up a workflow that automatically updates your Webflow CMS whenever new products are added to Supabase. This ensures that your website always displays the most up-to-date information without the need for manual updates.

Replacing cloud functions and edge functions with Make

If you’re not comfortable with coding, replacing cloud functions and edge functions with Make is a game-changer. Traditionally, cloud functions require writing code to handle backend processes, but with Make, you can achieve the same results without any coding.

For example, let’s say you need to send an email notification whenever a new user signs up on your platform. Instead of writing a cloud function to handle this, you can create a workflow in Make that triggers when a new user is added to your database and automatically sends an email through your preferred email service.

This approach not only simplifies the process but also reduces the chances of errors that can occur when writing and debugging code. Oh and, Make makes sure they email you every single time there is an error!

Automating regular checks on your database

Keeping your database up-to-date is crucial for maintaining the performance and relevance of your app. Make allows you to automate regular checks on your database, such as updating “trending” items every couple of hours.

For instance, if you run a content platform, you may want to update the list of trending articles based on the number of views or interactions. With Make, you can set up a workflow that runs every few hours, checks the views on each article, and updates the trending status in your database accordingly.

This ensures that your users always see the most relevant content without any manual intervention.

Real-time triggers and actions

One of the most powerful features of Make is its ability to trigger actions in real-time. Whether you need to send a notification when a new document is created or update a record when a row is deleted, Make can handle it all.

For example, let’s say you’re running a social media app where users can post updates. You can create a workflow in Make that triggers whenever a new post is added, automatically updating the user’s activity feed and notifying their followers. If you're a bit more advanced, you can create an algorithm to for the user feed and have Make update the algorithm on new likes, comments, posts, etc.

This real-time capability helps your app remains responsive and engaging.

Conclusion

Make is a powerful no-code platform that offers a wide range of features for handling backend processes. Whether you’re connecting different tools, replacing cloud functions, automating database checks, or setting up real-time triggers, Make makes it easy to manage your backend with minimal effort.

If you’re looking to streamline your backend processes and improve the efficiency of your app, Make.com is the perfect solution (in our opinion). With its intuitive interface and powerful automation capabilities, you can focus on building and growing your app while Make handles the heavy lifting in the background.