Convex-backend
The open-source reactive database for app developers, designed to simplify and accelerate the development process.
Convex-backend is built in Rust, 11.2k GitHub stars, latest release precompiled-2026-04-07-9ad94d1.
When to use Convex-backend
Convex-backend is listed here as a Database project. The directory calls out Reactive data layer, Simplifies app development, Scalable architecture as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Convex-backend include Efficient data handling.
Besides Database, this page also files Convex-backend under Development, API.
Convex-backend compared with
Records in this directory name Firebase, Supabase, Hasura as products people compare with Convex-backend. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Convex-backend replaces each of them.
What the Convex-backend stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 11.2k GitHub stars, 682 forks, 183 open issues, latest tracked release precompiled-2026-04-07-9ad94d1. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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Key features of Convex-backend
- Reactive data layer
- Simplifies app development
- Scalable architecture
- Efficient data handling
Convex-backend resources
Convex-backend on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Convex-backend?
The open-source reactive database for app developers, designed to simplify and accelerate the development process. This directory highlights Reactive data layer, Simplifies app development, Scalable architecture.
What language is Convex-backend written in, and what is the latest release?
Convex-backend is written primarily in Rust. The latest release tracked on this page is precompiled-2026-04-07-9ad94d1.
How widely is Convex-backend used on GitHub?
Convex-backend has about 11.2k GitHub stars. It also has about 682 forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare Convex-backend with?
This directory records Firebase, Supabase, Hasura as comparison points for Convex-backend.
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