Overview

This product analysis is for a development tool called “Pocketbase”. The tool requires a few installation steps but offers a range of features for developers. The installation process involves downloading dependencies and the Pocketbase runtime, as well as making some adjustments to configuration files. Once installed, developers can take advantage of the tool’s features, which include running an API, using sample data, and contributing to the project. The tool is designed to be deployable using the adapter-node, but users can also host their own instance if they want to use a similar stack.

Features

• Pocketbase Runtime: Includes the necessary runtime files for running Pocketbase.
• API Development: Run the API by running the command pnpm run dev:api.
• Instance Initialization: Initialize your instance by visiting http://localhost:8090/_/.
• Configuration Setup: Copy the .env.example file to .env.development and enter credentials.
• Sample Data: Use sample data by uploading the sampledata.zip file located at pb directory to your local instance at Backups.
• Local Data Preservation: Your local data (stored in the pb/pb_data directory) will stay with you as it is gitignored.
• Node Dependencies: Install node dependencies by running the command pnpm install.
• Contribution: Contribute to the project by making a pull request.

Installation

1. Install dependencies.
2. Download the Pocketbase runtime depending on your operating system.
3. Paste the downloaded runtime into the pb directory (do not modify this directory).
4. Run the command pnpm run dev:api to try running the API.
5. If the API runs successfully, initialize your instance by visiting http://localhost:8090/_/.
6. Copy the .env.example file and rename it as .env.development.
7. Fill in the necessary credentials in the .env.development file according to your installer setup.
8. Upload the sampledata.zip file located in the pb directory to your local PB instance at Backups.
9. Note that your local data in the pb/pb_data directory is gitignored and will remain intact.
10. Install node dependencies by running the command pnpm install.
11. Open a separate terminal and run the following commands on each terminal: pnpm dev:api and pnpm dev:web.
12. Alternatively, you can run both commands simultaneously using pnpm dev, but some systems may not support closing each child process.
13. If you have any further questions, reach out to the team.

Summary

Pocketbase is a development tool that offers various features for developers. With a step-by-step installation process, users can easily set up the tool and start enjoying its functionalities. From running an API to using sample data, developers have a range of options to enhance their development workflow. The ability to contribute to the project and make pull requests further adds to the tool’s value. Although the tool is designed to be deployable using the adapter-node, users can also host their own instance if they prefer. Overall, Pocketbase is a comprehensive development tool that helps simplify the development process.