Live React Native Backend Setup

I’ve put together the entire front-end of my React Native app and now I’m ready to connect it to a real backend. During a live Zoom or Microsoft Teams session I want to screen-share and work side-by-side while you guide me through each step. Supabase is the database service I’d like to use (or firebase), though I’m open to brief comparisons with Firebase if a decision point comes up. I have no prior backend experience, so you’ll need to walk me through project structure, environment variables, and deployment best practices. Whether the supporting server logic ends up in Node.js or another lightweight option, keep everything clear and beginner-friendly so I can maintain it afterward. We must cover: • Authentication setup – phone OTP authentication. • Database configuration – schema design, rules, and secure reads/writes from React Native • API integration – fetch / axios calls or Supabase client methods, error handling, and a quick test on a real device or emulator • Chat feature - the app would have a chat feature in it, i would like the best practice to implement that including Push notification. By the end of the session I expect a working connection between the app and Supabase, user sign-ups flowing into the database, and at least one data endpoint fully operational. A short recap document or commented code snippets highlighting what we changed will be the final deliverable so I can replicate the process in future features. If screensharing collaboration and hands-on teaching sound good to you, let’s schedule the call and ship this backend together.

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