Show HN: BackendLab – Code-free web app builder

Hi all,

I'm currently validating an idea for a new BaaS solution which will allow you to build and host a web app backend without writing a single line of code.

The app is called BackendLab and the landing page is here: https://www.backendlab.app/

The idea is that it allows you to define your database models by specifying what fields to include and BackendLab automatically creates a CRUD API which you can start using straight away.

We've just launched the public beta and are looking for early adopters (free of charge, just looking for some feedback on the tool)

Looking forward to hearing your feedback!

Thanks,

Chris

One question I have with a project like this is: suppose I used it, and got traction. What is the story if I then realize that I need to migrate to a more traditional architecture?

why people here would help them, you're just trying to steal their job.

What would this look like? I understand that there is a specific pattern repeated over and over again with models authentication users and CRUD for a simple backend but even a simple front end seems much harder to implement in a generic way. Maybe some form of templating?

I tend to agree - great prototype, but most coders whip out basic CRUD code quickly, and their time is really spent on all the additional features of an app. Often, changing the basic CRUD code in the process.

This could work fine as a rapid prototyping tool, but from a feature parity perspective, it looks like you end up with something equivalent to a Salesforce app or Sharepoint list (also non-code CRUD solutions), without the stigma and cost of enterprise platforms, but also without the integration with everything else you may do.