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While JavaScript (and TypeScript) is our primary focus in this book, Supabase boasts a vibrant ecosystem of client libraries for various languages. This empowers you to integrate Supabase into virtually any project, from mobile apps to backend services. Understanding these options and their general principles will broaden your horizons and allow you to leverage Supabase in diverse scenarios.

Here's a look at some other popular client libraries and important considerations when working with them:

Popular Client Libraries

Python: Perfect for data science, backend APIs, and scripting. The Python client mirrors many of the features found in the JavaScript library, allowing you to interact with your database, authentication, and storage.

from supabase import create_client, Client

url: str = "YOUR_SUPABASE_URL"
key: str = "YOUR_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY"
supabase: Client = create_client(url, key)

response = supabase.table('countries').select('*').execute()
print(response.data)

Dart/Flutter: For building beautiful cross-platform mobile and web applications. The Dart client offers seamless integration with Flutter projects, enabling real-time data synchronization and robust user authentication.

import 'package:supabase_flutter/supabase_flutter.dart';

final supabase = Supabase.instance.client;

Future<void> fetchCountries() async {
  final response = await supabase
      .from('countries')
      .select('*')
      .execute();
  print(response.data);
}

C#/.NET: For .NET developers building web applications, desktop apps, and game development with Unity. The C# client provides a type-safe way to interact with your Supabase backend.

using Supabase;

var client = new SupabaseClient("YOUR_SUPABASE_URL", "YOUR_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY");

var response = await client.From("countries").Select("*").GetAsync();
Console.WriteLine(response.Content);

Ruby: For Ruby on Rails developers and other Ruby-based projects. The Ruby client offers a straightforward API for accessing Supabase services.

require 'supabase_ruby'

client = SupabaseRuby::Client.new("YOUR_SUPABASE_URL",
  headers: {
    'apiKey' => 'YOUR_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY'
  }
)

response = client.from('countries').select('*').execute
puts response['data']

Key Considerations for All Client Libraries

Regardless of the language you choose, several core principles and considerations remain consistent when interacting with Supabase:

Authentication: All client libraries provide robust mechanisms for user sign-up, sign-in, sign-out, and managing user sessions. This typically involves passing authentication tokens with your requests.

Database Operations (CRUD): You'll find methods for creating, reading, updating, and deleting records in your tables. These methods often map directly to SQL operations, offering a familiar interface.

Realtime Subscriptions: A key feature of Supabase is its real-time capabilities. Client libraries allow you to subscribe to changes in your database tables, enabling instant updates in your application without manual polling.

Storage Management: Uploading, downloading, and managing files in Supabase Storage is supported by the client libraries, making it easy to integrate file handling into your projects.

Error Handling: It's crucial to implement proper error handling when making API calls. Client libraries will return error objects that provide details about what went wrong, allowing you to gracefully handle issues.

Configuration: Each client library will have its own way of initializing the Supabase client, usually requiring your Supabase project URL and anonymous API key.

API Reference: For detailed information on the specific methods and options available for each language, always refer to the official Supabase client library documentation. This will be your go-to resource for advanced usage and troubleshooting.

The choice of client library often depends on your existing technology stack and project requirements. Supabase's commitment to providing a comprehensive set of client libraries ensures you can seamlessly integrate its powerful features into your development workflow, no matter the language.

from supabase import create_client, Client url: str = "YOUR_SUPABASE_URL" key: str = "YOUR_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY" supabase: Client = create_client(url, key) response = supabase.table('countries').select('*').execute() print(response.data)

import 'package:supabase_flutter/supabase_flutter.dart'; final supabase = Supabase.instance.client; Future<void> fetchCountries() async { final response = await supabase .from('countries') .select('*') .execute(); print(response.data); }

using Supabase; var client = new SupabaseClient("YOUR_SUPABASE_URL", "YOUR_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY"); var response = await client.From("countries").Select("*").GetAsync(); Console.WriteLine(response.Content);

require 'supabase_ruby' client = SupabaseRuby::Client.new("YOUR_SUPABASE_URL", headers: { 'apiKey' => 'YOUR_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY' } ) response = client.from('countries').select('*').execute puts response['data']