Working with Supabase is generally straightforward, but database errors can quickly disrupt development—especially when they occur during user updates. Whether you are modifying user metadata, changing roles, or updating profile information, failures at this stage often signal deeper issues related to permissions, policies, or schema misalignment. Understanding these root causes is essential for maintaining secure and reliable applications. TLDR: Supabase database errors when updating a user are most often caused...

Supabase is often called the “open source Firebase alternative.” But what powers it under the hood? The answer is simple and powerful at the same time: PostgreSQL. Not a stripped-down version. Not a lightweight copy. A full, production-grade PostgreSQL database with modern extras layered on top. TLDR: Supabase uses PostgreSQL as its core database engine. It builds powerful tools around it, including authentication, real-time updates, storage, and APIs. PostgreSQL’s architecture...