# What is Backend as a Service?

A hosted backend that gives you auth, a database, and file storage without running your own servers. Supabase is a common example for members areas and logins.

## In real work

They used a backend as a service (Supabase) so the members area could log people in and store drafts without standing up a database.

## Related terms

- [PRD](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/prd.md)
- [Creative Brief](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/creative-brief.md)
- [First Drop](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/first-drop.md)
- [Scope Cut](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/scope-cut.md)
- [API Key](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/api-key.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews—then quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

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