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Is “SQL from the frontend” viable?

What's this blog post about?

The concept of "SQL from the frontend" is a complex topic that offers both advantages and challenges, particularly in terms of security and scalability. While it may not be ready for mainstream use yet, this approach can significantly increase development speed by allowing direct access to data models and reducing inter-team dependencies. However, traditional databases need to implement features such as query allow-listing, automatic generation and maintenance of these allow-lists, rate limiting, and authorization/access rules to ensure safety when using "SQL from the frontend." As this technology continues to evolve, it holds promise for many applications, particularly prototypes.

Company
Neon

Date published
Nov. 7, 2024

Author(s)
David Gomes

Word count
719

Language
English

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