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Vercel Blog·Jan 24·5 min read
How Supabase elevated their developer experience with Turborepo
TL;DR
Supabase faced challenges in their developer experience due to slow build times and inefficient workflows. They implemented Turborepo, a high-performance build system for JavaScript and TypeScript projects, to streamline their development process.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can leverage Turborepo to enhance build efficiency and improve developer workflows in their projects.
Key Takeaways
- Implement Turborepo to streamline your development process.
- Utilize Vercel Preview Deployments for real-time feedback.
- Encourage external contributions to enhance your project.
- Run your entire system locally with a single command.
Full Summary
Supabase, an open-source alternative to Firebase, has been using Next.js on Vercel to efficiently manage their documentation and user dashboard. As their user base expanded, the development team sought to accelerate their deployment process.
Previously, even minor UI changes required multiple steps, including npm releases and code pulls, which created unnecessary complexity. With Turborepo, developers can now implement changes in a single pull request, significantly lowering the barrier for contributions.
This improvement allows the entire Supabase system to be run locally with just one command, facilitating external contributions. Additionally, Vercel Preview Deployments enable real-time feedback from stakeholders, enhancing collaboration.
As a result, Supabase can deploy hundreds of times daily, streamlining their workflow and boosting productivity.