Getting Started with Hasura and Serverless Functions

Modern application development requires fast, scalable backend solutions without the overhead of managing traditional servers. This course guides you through setting up a cloud database, leveraging Hasura to instantly generate a powerful GraphQL API, and integrating serverless functions to handle custom business logic. You will transition from understanding basic database concepts to deploying a functional, modern backend architecture. What you'll learn: 1. Understand the fundamentals of Hasura Cloud and instant GraphQL APIs. 2. Configure a cloud database and design tables with relational schemas. 3. Write and deploy serverless functions to handle custom application workflows. 4. Secure your API endpoints using environment variables and permission rules. 5. Query and mutate database records using modern GraphQL syntax. 6. Integrate serverless event triggers to automate backend processes. Starting with fundamental database and API concepts, you will progress through step-by-step written explanations to configure your database, write serverless code, and secure your application. This course is designed for beginner developers and frontend engineers looking to expand into backend development, with no prior database or serverless experience required. Begin reading today to build your first modern serverless backend.