Backendless

Besides MBaaS (Mobile Backend as a Service, as they call it), Backendless offers several other services such as Hosting, API Services, and Marketplace. Their MBaaS features include:

  • User management
  • Data persistence
  • Geolocation
  • Media streaming
  • Publish/Subscribe messaging
  • Push notifications
  • Custom business logic
  • Analytics
  • Mobile code generation

Note

To sign up for Backendless, follow this link:

https://develop.backendless.com/#registration

Here's a screenshot of the Backendless sign up window:

Backendless

Getting ready

Create a new project in Android Studio and call it Backendless. Use the default Phone & Tablet options, and select Empty Activity when prompted ...

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