How to set up a Local Development Environment for Supabase

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Introduction

Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase that provides authentication, real-time databases, storage, and more through a PostgreSQL database. Setting up a local development environment allows you to build and test Supabase apps on your machine before deploying to production. In this post, we’ll walk through the steps to get a local Supabase environment running on your computer.

If you are new to Supabase, check out these other posts about it:

• Getting Started with Supabase: A Comprehensive Guide for Developers
• The ultimate guide to Supabase Edge Functions
• Unleash the power of automation by scheduling Supabase Edge Functions

😎 As stated on their website, there are several benefits to being able to accomplish this:

1. 🚀 Faster Development: Developing locally allows you to work without any network latency or internet disruptions.
2. 💬 Easier Collaboration: Developing locally can make it easier to collaborate with others on the same project.
3. 🤑 Cost-Effective: Supabase provides a generous free plan and gives you two free projects to get started. But what if you need more than two? When you develop locally, you can spin up…