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Parse launches JavaScript SDK: Parse for Websites
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Re: Parse launches JavaScript SDK: Parse for Websites
#12Anyone know if it would be possible to implement generic javascript-based "apps" for any websites?
I'm wondering if it would be possible to implement a disqus-style service.
Re: Parse launches JavaScript SDK: Parse for Websites
#13Man, this is awesome. You can now basically host a full web app completely through a CDN.
I'm thinking that this would only work for relatively simple apps though. There might be cases where the functionalities in your apps could only be supported by server-side infrastructure, like uploading files, resizing images, emailing, cron jobs, etc.
What would be really nice is if Parse had a way to somehow plug in existing backend infrastructure to Parse's data model.
Edit : I take it back. Parse has a REST API.
Re: Parse launches JavaScript SDK: Parse for Websites
#14I'm of two minds about this. On one side I think it's a very smart service to use. It removes what otherwise might be a ton of work to duplicate. On the other side I think it's a very dumb thing to be bound to.
They certainly free you from their service by allowing an export of your data. But what about all the code written to the API? If at some point in the future you decide you don't want or can't afford Parse - it's nearly a re-write. Unless you abstract their API in an intelligent way. Even then there is some work.
Re: Parse launches JavaScript SDK: Parse for Websites
#15Man, this is awesome. You can now basically host a full web app completely through a CDN.
I'm thinking that this would only work for relatively simple apps though. There might be cases where the functionalities in your apps could only be supported by server-side infrastructure, like uploading files, resizing images, emailing, cron jobs, etc. What would be really nice is if Parse had a way to somehow plug in existing backend infrastructure to Parse's data model. Edit : I take it back. Parse has a REST API.
You can use their REST API. It's really well made and I've done a few smallish projects using it.
Annnd you just said that. Didn't see your edit heh.
Re: Parse launches JavaScript SDK: Parse for Websites
#16Anyone know if it would be possible to implement generic javascript-based "apps" for any websites? I'm wondering if it would be possible to implement a disqus-style service.
Yes, you can implement a Disqus-style service with Parse. The SDK uses cross-origin resource sharing to make requests to Parse, so you can host your app anywhere, including on third-party sites.
Re: Parse launches JavaScript SDK: Parse for Websites
#17Anyone know if it would be possible to implement generic javascript-based "apps" for any websites? I'm wondering if it would be possible to implement a disqus-style service.
Yes, you can implement a Disqus-style service with Parse. The SDK uses cross-origin resource sharing to make requests to Parse, so you can host your app anywhere, including on third-party sites.
Really nice. That is an interesting use case.
Re: Parse launches JavaScript SDK: Parse for Websites
#18This is a great move for Parse! There is some long-term issues about using a service like this, such as: the cost, flexibility, performance, customization, etc.
But for any front-end (or any person, I guess) who wants to build something and quickly validate their idea and get traction this will be very useful.
My only suggestion is to architect your application knowing that you will migrate out of their infrastructure.
Re: Parse launches JavaScript SDK: Parse for Websites
#19I'm still a little confused by what Parse does and when I would use it. It sounds neat for little, proof-of-concept demos but would I consider it for production of something significant? Does this SDK work without the Parse server?
Re: Parse launches JavaScript SDK: Parse for Websites
#20The pricing seems reasonable, free and then goes up to $200/month once you've gained decent traction. Though it's more than double the cost of a VPS that could support 1 million requests and a 1GB database, and that could make all the difference for an ad-supported app with razor thin margins.