Introduction
Supabase, often touted as an open-source alternative to Google Firebase, has emerged as a reliable, scalable, and real-time backend service. Its ability to streamline the processes of database management and serverless functions has garnered attention in the tech community. On the other hand, we have Explo, an innovative customer-facing analytics tool designed to facilitate business insights sharing with end-users.
Together, these technologies provide a robust platform for businesses to create, manage, and visualize their data. Whether you're a developer looking to simplify your work or a business owner aiming to make data-driven decisions, this pairing offers a comprehensive solution.
In this blog post, we will explore how to effectively utilize Explo to visualize your Supabase data, focusing on both the why and the how. From extracting data from your Supabase database to creating interactive dashboards in Explo, we've got you covered. Get ready to harness the full potential of your data with this dynamic duo. Let's dive in!
Step 1: Install and Set up Supabase and Explo
Before integrating, you need to have both Supabase and Explo installed and set up. To sign up for an account with Supabase's cloud offering, you may go here. To sign up for an Explo account, go here.
Step 2: Get Credentials from Supabase
To get credentials from Supabase, go to the url: https://supabase.com/dashboard/project/PROJECT_ID/settings/database
Step 3: Establish a Connection from Supabase to Explo
Once both platforms are set up, you can establish a connection from Supabase to Explo. In the Explo dashboard, go to the 'Data' tab and choose 'Connect Datasource'. Choose 'Supabase' as your database, fill in your Supabase credentials and establish the connection.
Step 4: Create Supabase Dashboard
Once your data is imported, you can start creating dashboards. Navigate to the 'Dashboards' tab and click 'Create Dashboard'.
Step 5: Write SQL
In the dashboard, write SQL to access your data. Click 'Save and Run' to see a sample of your data.
Step 6: Create a Chart
Visualize your data via a chart in Explo. Drag on a chart, select the dataset to create a visualization from, define the x-axis and y-axis for the chart, then watch as you created your first visual from raw warehouse data!
Step 7: Embed in Your Application
Conclusion
As we wrap up this deep dive into visualizing Supabase data with Explo, it's clear to see the transformative impact of these tools on data management and analytics. By combining the robust back-end capabilities of Supabase with the insightful, customer-focused analytics of Explo, we're not just making data more accessible—we're enabling businesses to wield data as a strategic asset.
This dynamic combination has opened up a world where data is no longer a realm confined to data scientists and IT professionals. It empowers stakeholders at all levels of an organization, from developers and business analysts to executives and customers, to interact with data in a meaningful, insightful, and actionable way.
Harnessing these tools effectively requires a keen understanding of your business objectives and a commitment to embracing data-driven decision-making processes. The journey may seem daunting at first, but the payoff in terms of insights gained, efficiency improved, and decisions optimized is well worth the investment.
We hope this guide has provided a comprehensive view of how to use Explo to visualize your Supabase data, making it more insightful and approachable. We look forward to seeing the innovative applications you will develop with these tools, and how you'll leverage your newfound ability to make the most of your data.
So, gear up and step into the future of data visualization with Supabase and Explo – where data becomes more than just numbers, but a strategic partner in your organization's success story.
