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AI + Convex: Turbocharge Your Full-Stack App Development with ChatGPT

Unlock a new level of productivity by combining the generative power of ChatGPT with the type-safe, real-time backend of Convex. Learn specific prompts and strategies to ship apps faster.

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Slashing the Gordian Knot: How Convex.dev Decimates the Hardest Parts of Backend Coding

Backend development doesn't have to be hard. Explore how Convex.dev removes the friction of real-time sync, type safety, and infrastructure, letting you focus on building features.

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No More Cache Invalidation or WebSockets – How Convex Keeps Your App in Sync

Tired of debugging stale data and managing fragile WebSocket connections? Learn how Convex's reactive architecture eliminates manual cache invalidation and keeps your app in sync automatically.

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Say Goodbye to REST: Rethinking Backends with Convex’s Reactive Model

For modern, interactive apps, the request-response cycle is a bottleneck. Learn why it's time to replace REST with Convex's reactive model.

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Convex Cloud vs. Self-Hosted: Choosing Your Backend (Pros, Cons & Use Cases)

Deciding between self-hosting the open-source Convex backend or using the managed Convex Cloud? We break down the pros, cons, and hidden costs to help you choose.

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Migrating from Firebase to Convex: A Step-by-Step Guide to Real-Time Sync

Ready to move beyond manual cache management and loose typing? This guide walks you through migrating your Firebase app to Convex, covering schema definitions, data import, and translating real-time listeners into reactive hooks.

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Navigating the BaaS Landscape: A Deep Dive into Convex, Firebase, and Supabase for Modern Web Development

The backend landscape has evolved. We pit the giants against the challengers—Convex vs. Firebase vs. Supabase—to help you decide which platform delivers the speed, scalability, and developer experience your next project demands.

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The Definitive Guide to User Authentication in Convex with Next.js (featuring Clerk)

Stop letting authentication hold you back. Master the integration of Clerk with Convex and Next.js to build secure, user-centric applications with confidence.

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Plug-and-Play Backends: Supercharge Your App with Convex Components

Stop rewriting the same backend logic. Learn how Convex Components allow you to build, package, and reuse modular backend features to supercharge your development speed.

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TypeScript All the Way: Achieving Seamless End-to-End Type Safety with Convex.dev

Dive deep into Convex.dev's unparalleled end-to-end type safety. Learn how your database schema seamlessly types your backend queries, mutations, and frontend code, eliminating runtime errors.

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10 Essential Tips for New Convex Developers: Build Faster, Smarter, and Error-Free

Starting with Convex? Unlock the full potential of your backend with these 10 essential tips designed to help you avoid pitfalls and speed up development.

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When (and When Not) to Use Convex.dev – A Guide for Side Projects and Startups

Building a new side project or startup? This guide breaks down exactly when Convex.dev is your secret weapon for speed and when you should stick to traditional backends.

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Real-Time Collaboration Made Easy: Build a Shared To-Do List with Convex.dev

Stop wrestling with WebSockets. Build a fully collaborative, real-time to-do list in minutes with Convex.dev and Next.js using this step-by-step guide.

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The Definitive Guide to Correctly Initializing Convex in Your Next.js Application

Stop guessing your configuration. Learn the definitive, best-practice method to initialize Convex in a Next.js App Router project for a type-safe, real-time foundation.

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Convex for Indie Hackers: Launch MVPs Faster, Validate Ideas, and Stay Lean

Indie Hackers, supercharge your MVP development! Learn how Convex empowers you to build full-stack, real-time apps and validate ideas faster, all without needing deep server knowledge or a backend team.

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Convex for Frontend Devs: Stop Managing Servers and Start Shipping Features

Stop letting infrastructure slow you down. Learn how Convex allows frontend developers to own the full stack without the ops headaches, enabling you to ship faster than ever before.

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Why Convex is the Solid Backend Choice for Modern Web Apps

Modern web apps demand real-time interactivity and speed. Discover why Convex.dev is the paradigm-shifting backend that simplifies state management, guarantees type safety, and delights developers.

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Convex: Build Real-Time Apps Without a Backend – Perfect for Frontend Developers & Vibecoders

Stop wrestling with WebSockets and databases. Learn how Convex turns your backend into a reactive extension of your frontend, perfect for the modern 'vibecoder'.

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Convex vs. Traditional Databases: The Beginner's Guide to Choosing Your First Backend Stack

Demystifying backend choices for beginners. Learn the difference between traditional database stacks and Convex's modern approach to decide which is right for your first project.

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What is Convex.dev? Your App's Secret Weapon for Superpowers (Explained Simply)

Ever wonder how modern apps feel so fast and connected? Discover what Convex.dev is in simple terms, and how it helps build amazing, real-time web applications without the technical jargon.

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Welcome to the Schemets Blog

Welcome to the Schemets blog! Learn how to visualize your Convex backend, understand database schemas, and build with confidence.

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