Parse Server
Parse Server for Node.js and Express, an open source backend as a service framework providing powerful features for mobile and web apps.
Parse Server is built in JavaScript, distributed under the Apache License 2.0, 21.4k GitHub stars from 100 contributors, latest release 8.6.75.
When to use Parse Server
Parse Server is listed here as a Development project. The directory calls out GraphQL and REST APIs, Real-time capabilities, Extensible authentication as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Parse Server include File storage adapters, Push notifications.
Besides Development, this page also files Parse Server under API, Framework, Node.js.
Parse Server compared with
Records in this directory name Firebase, Back4App, AWS Amplify as products people compare with Parse Server. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Parse Server replaces each of them.
What the Parse Server stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 21.4k GitHub stars, about 100 contributors, 4.8k forks, 473 open issues, latest tracked release 8.6.75. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- JavaScript
- Latest Release
- 8.6.75
- License
- Apache License 2.0
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Key features of Parse Server
- GraphQL and REST APIs
- Real-time capabilities
- Extensible authentication
- File storage adapters
- Push notifications
Recorded alternatives to Parse Server
Parse Server resources
Parse Server on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Parse Server?
Parse Server for Node.js and Express, an open source backend as a service framework providing powerful features for mobile and web apps. This directory highlights GraphQL and REST APIs, Real-time capabilities, Extensible authentication.
Is Parse Server free to use?
Parse Server is published as open source under the Apache License 2.0. The directory lists GraphQL and REST APIs, Real-time capabilities, Extensible authentication among its recorded capabilities.
What language is Parse Server written in, and what is the latest release?
Parse Server is written primarily in JavaScript. The latest release tracked on this page is 8.6.75.
How widely is Parse Server used on GitHub?
Parse Server has about 21.4k GitHub stars across about 100 contributors. It also has about 4.8k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare Parse Server with?
This directory records Firebase, Back4App, AWS Amplify as comparison points for Parse Server.
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