What is Mobile Backend as a Service? [Video]

Interested in knowing what a mobile backend as a service is and how MBaaS platforms help in mobile application development? In this article, we will discuss the same in detail. Let’s start.

In this article

1. What is Mobile Backend as a Service (MBaaS)?
2. Benefits of MBaaS
3. Frequently Asked Questions on Mobile Backend as a Service

What is Mobile Backend as a Service (MBaaS)?

A mobile app will use the following backend resources:

1. Infrastructure;
2. Storage;
3. Social network APIs;
4. Various other APIs as the nature of the app dictates.

Imagine a scenario where you and other entrepreneurs repeatedly spend time developing backend programs to consume these resources. Also factor in the time required to configure a server, networking, file storage, and similar resources every time from scratch for your mobile app.

You will lose valuable time, and your competitors will race ahead of you, for they aren’t spending that time in the development of their own backend infrastructure. Your competitors will gain the ‘Fast Mover …